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Surprise, AZ vs Gates, NY

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- Gates has 264.1% more rainy days than Surprise.
- Gates has 45.2% less Sunny Days than Surprise.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gates scores 11.0% worse than Surprise
 Surprise, AZGates, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3438
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock151106
 Sunny301  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low42  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.57
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5502443
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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Reviews for Gates    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Been here for 2 years; and it's a decent place; provided your in the right neighborhood. The con's: The airport is right on the border; so planes fly over parts.   More

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