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Ames, IA vs Elkhart, IN

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Highlights
- Elkhart has 10.4% more rainy days than Ames.
- Elkhart has 12.4% less Sunny Days than Ames.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Elkhart scores 2.9% worse than Ames

Climate
 Ames, IAElkhart, INUnited States
 Rainfall363938
 Snowfall305528
 Precipitation109136106
 Sunny202177205
 Avg. July High848386
 Avg. Jan. Low111722
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.96.77
 UV Index3.83.74.3
 Elevation9487512443

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 12 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 12 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 Elkhart    8 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I grew up in Elkhart and it's not the greatest city. My car had been broken into numerous times while living in northern Indiana (South Bend as well). I attribute to  More

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Over 12 years ago

I moved away from Elkhart and returned 20 years later. During my time away I lived in many locations around the west coast - but mostly in Arizona. The last couple of  More

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Over 12 years ago

I left Elkhart 20 years ago, lived mainly in Arizona and returned recently. I have been pleasantly surprised at the wonderful people I've met here. I've made more  More

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ZIPS IN AMES, IOWA
50010 50014 50012
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