2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Staten Island, NY vs Abilene, TX

Change Cities
Highlights
- Abilene has 45.0% less rainy days than Staten Island.
- Abilene has 18.0% more Sunny Days than Staten Island.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Abilene scores 4.1% better than Staten Island
 Staten Island, NYAbilene, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall25  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock59106
 Sunny206  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low25  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock17192443
Reviews for Staten Island    2 Reviews

Expensive housing. Lots of traffic at times, but still many times nicer than the rest of NYC. Staten Island has a few beautiful beaches, and overall most of the people  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

Low quality of life, expect a 60-90 minute commute if you live here as there are no jobs on the island. As for the people, they are very rude and miserable, have serious  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Staten Island

Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

   |    Reply

I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Abilene


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.