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Alpena, MI vs Mackinaw City, MI

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Highlights
- Mackinaw City has 3.1% more rainy days than Alpena.
- Mackinaw City has 5.8% less Sunny Days than Alpena.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Mackinaw City scores 0.0% worse than Alpena
 Alpena, MIMackinaw City, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3038
 Snowfall74  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock131106
 Sunny171  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7786
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.17
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5942443
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 Mackinaw City    1 Reviews

Growing up in the northern most town in the lower penninsula of Michigan gave me an unusual perspective on the world at large. Most of the residents have some Native  More

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