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Alpena, MI vs West Branch, IA

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- West Branch has 24.2% more rainy days than Alpena.
- West Branch has 14.0% more Sunny Days than Alpena.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, West Branch scores 14.8% better than Alpena
 Alpena, MIWest Branch, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall74  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock98106
 Sunny171  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock7182443
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 West Branch    1 Reviews

Located just off of Interstate 80, West Branch is home to several companies, including: US AutoForce, Altorfer, Inc. and Procter and Gamble. The city is currently  More

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