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Sturgis, SD vs Taos, NM

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- Taos has 37.6% less rainy days than Sturgis.
- Taos has 27.5% more Sunny Days than Sturgis.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Taos scores 4.3% better than Sturgis
 Sturgis, SDTaos, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall53  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock69106
 Sunny222  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low16  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock69682443
Reviews for Sturgis    3 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Try Uncle  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived here all my life. This place is trash. Never come  More

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Over 5 years ago

Great  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 16 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 16 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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