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Staunton, VA vs Taos, NM

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- Taos has 68.1% less rainy days than Staunton.
- Taos has 31.0% more Sunny Days than Staunton.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Taos scores 0.0% worse than Staunton
 Staunton, VATaos, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall21  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock69106
 Sunny216  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low21  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock69682443
Reviews for Staunton    4 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Summer in Staunton is the place to be for classical music lovers. Violins can be heard throughout July when students from all over the world convene for the Heifetz  More

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Over 12 years ago

Staunton has lots of small town charm, especially in the historic downtown area, which seems to be featured often in various Top 10 lists.  More

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Staunton is a charming town of about 22,000 in the Shenandoah Valley about midway up I-81 in Virginia. There is a small downtown that has been revitalized. Numerous  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 17 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 17 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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