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Normal, IL vs Des Moines, IA

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Highlights
- Des Moines has 8.9% less rainy days than Normal.
- Des Moines has 4.6% more Sunny Days than Normal.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Des Moines scores 1.4% worse than Normal

Climate
 Normal, ILDes Moines, IAUnited States
 Rainfall393638
 Snowfall223328
 Precipitation107108106
 Sunny195204205
 Avg. July High868686
 Avg. Jan. Low151322
 Comfort Index (higher=better)76.97
 UV Index3.744.3
 Elevation8018732443

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Reviews for Normal    5 Reviews

While not a perfect town by any stretch of the imagination, I have lived in Normal my entire life and I have to say that there are FAR worse places one could live. The  More

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Over 15 years ago

I would like to know more about the quality of education at Illinois State  More

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With relatively low crime, good schools and excellent access to higher education, Normal is a great place to raise a family. The city is trying to update its city center  More

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Reviews for Des Moines    53 Reviews

Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the  More

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Over 4 years ago

This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north  More

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Over 5 years ago

Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike  More

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ZIPS IN NORMAL, ILLINOIS
61761
ZIPS IN DES MOINES, IOWA
50317, 50315, 50310, 50320, 50313, 50316, 50312, 50311, 50314, 50321, 12 total

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