2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Yakima, WA vs New River, AZ

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Highlights
- New River has 60.0% more rainy days than Yakima.
- New River has 48.7% more Sunny Days than Yakima.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, New River scores 1.4% better than Yakima
 Yakima, WANew River, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall18  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock38106
 Sunny199  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10386
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock20142443
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 New River    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Air quality should be the most important part of where you decide to live. New River is smog  More

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As New River resident and RealtorĀ® for 14 years there are many reasons why I love calling New River home: the fresh air, the mountain views, the wildlife, the starry  More

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Over 12 years ago

thinking of moving and retiring in New River from  More

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