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 Ames, IAOrchard Mesa, COUnited States
 Rainfall35.71038.1
 Snowfall29.615.827.8
 Precipitation Days108.769.5106.2
 Sunny202240205
 Avg. July High84.192.885.8
 Avg. Jan. Low10.718.321.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.97.47
 UV Index3.85.84.3
 Elevation ft.94846492443

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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 Orchard Mesa    1 Reviews

Small town feel, even though Orchard Mesa is part of Grand Junction. We have hiking trails close by and just a few short miles to downtown Grand Junction.   More

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ZIPS IN AMES, IOWA
50010 50014 50012
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