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Ames, IA vs Indian Wells, CA

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- Indian Wells has 87.1% less rainy days than Ames.
- Indian Wells has 36.6% more Sunny Days than Ames.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Indian Wells scores 7.2% better than Ames
 Ames, IAIndian Wells, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock538
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock14106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10886
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock892443
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 Indian Wells    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

indian wells is one of the great golf centers in america. fabulous weather in the winter months causes it to be crowded-the rest of the year, while it can get hot, is  More

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Over 18 years ago

I am in the process of re-locating from San Diego to Indian Wells. The place is just fantastic: quiet, clean and  More

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