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West Des Moines, IA vs Arlington Heights, IL

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Highlights
- Arlington Heights has 0.3% more rainy days than West Des Moines.
- Arlington Heights has 7.5% less Sunny Days than West Des Moines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arlington Heights scores 0.0% worse than West Des Moines

Climate
 West Des Moines, IAArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Rainfall363638
 Snowfall343628
 Precipitation109125106
 Sunny200185205
 Avg. July High868486
 Avg. Jan. Low131722
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.96.97
 UV Index43.64.3
 Elevation8277022443

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Over 15 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Over 11 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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Over 13 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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ZIPS IN WEST DES MOINES, IOWA
50265 50266
ZIPS IN ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS
60004 60005

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