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Ames, IA vs Bethel, AK

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- Bethel has 48.2% less rainy days than Ames.
- Bethel has 34.7% less Sunny Days than Ames.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Bethel scores 31.9% worse than Ames
 Ames, IABethel, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock146106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6386
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock4.77
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock32443
Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 14 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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Reviews for Bethel    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Salmon fishing cannot possibly be better anywhere in the world than in Southwest  More

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