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Alpena, MI vs Sault Ste. Marie, MI

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- Sault Ste. Marie has 14.3% more rainy days than Alpena.
- Sault Ste. Marie has 9.4% less Sunny Days than Alpena.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sault Ste. Marie scores 6.6% worse than Alpena
 Alpena, MISault Ste. Marie, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3438
 Snowfall74  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock159106
 Sunny171  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7786
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.77
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6172443
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 Sault Ste. Marie    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

As of the last few years, with education spending cuts, our student to teacher ratio is now somewhere near 31-32 students per classroom. The only exception is our  More

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Over 14 years ago

It is cold up here! I am bummed there isn't more to do inside with little ones when it is so cold for months.  More

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If you enjoy Winter and cool Summers, you may enjoy living here. Snowfall usually begins in December and lasts until late April. The last few years Winter weather has  More

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