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Ames, IA vs Fullerton, CA

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- Fullerton has 61.1% less rainy days than Ames.
- Fullerton has 40.1% more Sunny Days than Ames.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Fullerton scores 34.8% better than Ames
 Ames, IAFullerton, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock32106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.37
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1642443
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 Fullerton    13 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

ive lived in this city for a very long time, and it is a great and quiet place to live, with some nice shopping areas and great  More

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I have been living and working in Fullerton for almost 20 years now and have seen it change through the years, both for the better and worse. Fullerton is a half  More

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Over 9 years ago

The weather here is gorgeous! Warm and rarely rains.  More

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