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Ames, IA vs Ellsworth, ME

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- Ellsworth has 32.2% more rainy days than Ames.
- Ellsworth has 5.4% less Sunny Days than Ames.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ellsworth scores 8.7% worse than Ames
 Ames, IAEllsworth, MEUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4738
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock129106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7886
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock982443
Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 13 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 13 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 Ellsworth    1 Reviews

Living in a rural part of Maine is very consoling to know that your kids are safe. They can ride their bikes, 4 wheelers, snowmobiles and enjoy nature without the "big  More

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