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Taos, NM vs Snowflake, AZ

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- Snowflake has 13.0% less rainy days than Taos.
- Snowflake has 3.9% less Sunny Days than Taos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Snowflake scores 6.8% better than Taos
 Taos, NMSnowflake, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1138
 Snowfall37  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock62106
 Sunny283  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9186
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.87
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock55842443
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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Reviews for Snowflake    5 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

This is quite likely the best hidden jewel of a community in all of Arizona, along with Snowflake. It has all the essentials: Walmart, Ace Hardware, Bashas, a  More

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Over 6 years ago

Snowflake is quiet, laidback, no traffic, no hassle. People are super friendly - restaurants, stores, services - everywhere you go people chat and get to know you. The  More

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This is a quiet, slow paced town. Great for young and old families or retired couples.  More

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