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The Colony, TX vs Amarillo, TX

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Highlights
- Amarillo has 48.0% less rainy days than The Colony.
- Amarillo has 13.6% more Sunny Days than The Colony.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Amarillo scores 11.3% better than The Colony
 The Colony, TXAmarillo, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2138
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock60106
 Sunny228  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9186
 Avg. Jan. Low34  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.97
 UV Index5.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock36682443
Reviews for The Colony    8 Reviews

I've lived in The Colony since 2001. It's never been a fancy place but it was decent enough. We were famous for being the only wet city around and having plenty of  More

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The Colony is a true gem! A wonderful location to raise your children, excellent schools, low crime, and affordable housing! A true community feel with tons of kid  More

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Over 15 years ago

I was surprised to read 3 negative views on The COlony. We love it here. It has a small town feel and is very friendly. We live in a perfectly lovely neighborhood. The  More

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Reviews for Amarillo    31 Reviews

I was originally from here, left for a number of years, and ended up back for a short time due to life circumstances. I have really tried to make the most of my time  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved to Amarillo when I was five and left at 34, the best thing I ever did. Sadly, I came back to help care for my aging grandmother, and as soon as I can, i am  More

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Over 7 years ago

Amarillo is not a good place to live. For me it was like living in Hell. I lived there for 50 years. I graduated Canyon High. raised two kids. went through a divorce  More

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