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Surprise, AZ vs Rathdrum, ID

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- Rathdrum has 178.3% more rainy days than Surprise.
- Rathdrum has 41.9% less Sunny Days than Surprise.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rathdrum scores 8.2% worse than Surprise
 Surprise, AZRathdrum, IDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock116106
 Sunny301  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low42  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock22112443
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 Rathdrum    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I've traveled to 109 countries and moved here from Florida three years ago after living in Anacortes, WA; and Marina del Rey, CA. The entire area is beautiful and filled  More

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