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Andover, MN vs Ames, IA

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Highlights
- Ames has 12.6% more rainy days than Andover.
- Ames has 1.0% more Sunny Days than Andover.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ames scores 6.2% better than Andover
 Andover, MNAmes, IAUnited States
 Rainfall323638
 Snowfall513028
 Precipitation105109106
 Sunny200202205
 Avg. July High828486
 Avg. Jan. Low41122
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.56.97
 UV Index3.13.84.3
 Elevation8899482443
Reviews for Andover    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Andover is a nice city. The houses are a good buy and it is close to shopping and a lot of  More

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 12 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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