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Alpena, MI vs West Branch, MI

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 Alpena, MIWest Branch, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock30.438.1
 Snowfall74.3  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days147122.3106.2
 Sunny171  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock80.985.8
 Avg. Jan. Low11.9  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.5919552443
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

Over 16 years ago

pros: affordable cost of living, close to Michigan's lakes and forests cons: no jobs, small town atmosphere, sequestered location, bad winters, I lived in West  More

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