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Show Low, AZ vs Surprise, AZ

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- Surprise has 33.8% less rainy days than Show Low.
- Surprise has 9.5% more Sunny Days than Show Low.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Surprise scores 6.4% worse than Show Low
 Show Low, AZSurprise, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock938
 Snowfall19  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock32106
 Sunny275  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10686
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index6.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11752443
Reviews for Show Low    17 Reviews

Moved to maricopa az from Oregon because we Retired last year. Looked at all places in az to buy property. Found a piece if paradise land in white mountains az for cheep  More

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Over 4 years ago

We are so happy to live in Show Low where the outdoors is so beautiful and the people so kind. You could not find nicer neighbors. We are humble people who moved to  More

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I have had a few properties in the show low area that I have bought and sold because they did not work for me. I've met some very nice and helpful people. I work out of  More

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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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