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Tempe, AZ vs Taos, NM

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- Taos has 45.6% more rainy days than Tempe.
- Taos has 5.7% less Sunny Days than Tempe.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Taos scores 1.4% worse than Tempe
 Tempe, AZTaos, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock69106
 Sunny300  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low42  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock69682443
Reviews for Tempe    22 Reviews

Tempe is a very unique case of a College Town that has quickly become a Small College City or a Small City. It used to be where there was small pockets of walkability  More

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Tempe is a small city that definitely has nice areas, nice weather, the people are always good, and it is home of ASU. The Tempe town council has done a good job towards  More

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Over 11 years ago

Lived in Arizona 55 yrs Phoenix /Tempe lost my job and got a offer to keep my job but had to move Fall River MA. I will take the heat over days of cold anytime . January  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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