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Yakima, WA vs Las Cruces, NM

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Highlights
- Las Cruces has 17.6% more rainy days than Yakima.
- Las Cruces has 47.7% more Sunny Days than Yakima.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Las Cruces scores 8.1% better than Yakima
 Yakima, WALas Cruces, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1038
 Snowfall18  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock43106
 Sunny199  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock39072443
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 Las Cruces    50 Reviews

I've lived in Las Cruces for six months now. Before moving here I was in Albuquerque (3 hrs north) for four years and before that I lived in Northern Utah most of my  More

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Over 2 years ago

Las Cruces is a hidden gem! Homes are still affordable, you're not far from bigger city entertainment/transportation, and the scenery in beautiful. It's not all dry  More

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Over 4 years ago

It depends on what you are looking for; for me Las Cruces is and ideal place. I am retired and the kind of places I seek to live in have changed over the years. I have  More

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