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Taos, NM vs Banner Elk, NC

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- Banner Elk has 319.8% more rainy days than Taos.
- Banner Elk has 27.9% less Sunny Days than Taos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Banner Elk scores 8.2% worse than Taos
 Taos, NMBanner Elk, NCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5538
 Snowfall37  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock141106
 Sunny283  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7586
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock37012443
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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