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Yakima, WA vs Amarillo, TX

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Highlights
- Amarillo has 141.2% more rainy days than Yakima.
- Amarillo has 30.2% more Sunny Days than Yakima.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Amarillo scores 6.8% better than Yakima
 Yakima, WAAmarillo, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2138
 Snowfall18  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock60106
 Sunny199  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9186
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.97
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock36682443
Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  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 6 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 6 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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