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Yakima, WA vs Roswell, NM

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- Roswell has 70.6% more rainy days than Yakima.
- Roswell has 40.2% more Sunny Days than Yakima.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Roswell scores 6.8% better than Yakima
 Yakima, WARoswell, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1538
 Snowfall18  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock55106
 Sunny199  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.97
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock35762443
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 Roswell    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Fantastic. Love the fearless open minds and hearts. Stayed there 2 years, versatile U.S.  More

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Methamphetamine, poverty/crime and cockroaches/scorpions are rampant in Roswell! The climate is DRY & it’s difficult to grow anything but weeds!  More

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Over 6 years ago

My family & I moved here from Olympia, Washington. It's a really nice town, plenty of sunshine, southern hospitality, biggest city in Chaves County & ?? friendly.  More

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