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Alpena, MI vs Columbia, SC

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- Columbia has 55.3% more rainy days than Alpena.
- Columbia has 26.9% more Sunny Days than Alpena.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Columbia scores 18.0% better than Alpena
 Alpena, MIColumbia, SCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall74  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock108106
 Sunny171  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3022443
Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 12 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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Reviews for Columbia    50 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I love living in Columbia! I recently graduated from USC and plan to stay. I read the reviews posted here and it shows that like many cities, your experience will depend  More

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Loved living in Columbia, SC prior to my job transfer. It's the perfect size - plenty to do, but still a laid back place. People are extremely friendly, there are  More

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Columbia is such a unique and underrated place. It has a lot of character and history, and good nature trails. Everything feels accessible (by car) and you can get from  More

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