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Alpena, MI vs Helena, MT

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- Helena has 57.0% less rainy days than Alpena.
- Helena has 10.5% more Sunny Days than Alpena.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Helena scores 8.2% better than Alpena
 Alpena, MIHelena, MTUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall74  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock90106
 Sunny171  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.67
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock40452443
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 Helena    17 Reviews

I spent 6 months living on a ranch in the Helena valley. This was during the population boom Montana experienced after covid. Helena has some great mountain biking  More

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Over 3 years ago

We transplanted from Southern California 3 years ago and have never looked back! Living in the small unincorporated town of York Montana located in the Helena nation  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived here for 16 years. It is a great place to grow  More

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