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Alpena, MI vs Desert Hot Springs, CA

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- Desert Hot Springs has 81.6% less rainy days than Alpena.
- Desert Hot Springs has 58.5% more Sunny Days than Alpena.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Desert Hot Springs scores 24.6% better than Alpena
 Alpena, MIDesert Hot Springs, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock538
 Snowfall74  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock19106
 Sunny171  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10686
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock10762443
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 Desert Hot Springs    9 Reviews

lived here 13 years and leaving as soon as possible. crime rate high but getting better. much improved place since 2008. if you buy a house choose the neighborhood and  More

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Over 5 years ago

Love the winters but the summers are too difficult for me. Hot and super windy. However I love the serenity, beautiful mountains, hot springs, and location close to  More

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I am 29 years old and have lived in this city nearly my entire life. When my family moved to this town, there were less than 12,000 people. I've watched it grow a lot.  More

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