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Ames, IA vs Port Angeles, WA

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- Port Angeles has 0.6% less rainy days than Ames.
- Port Angeles has 34.2% less Sunny Days than Ames.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Port Angeles scores 0.0% worse than Ames
 Ames, IAPort Angeles, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock144106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6986
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock722443
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 Port Angeles    21 Reviews

I totally disagree with many of the reviews I’ve read about Port Angeles. I’ve lived here for 18 months now and I absolutely love this town. The weather is awesome, the  More

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PERSPECTIVE: I’m writing as a visitor and ZNOT as an established resident. So, that is my bias. I’ve visited PA five times in the past three years; staying with friends  More

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The only positive thing to say about this town is the nature: the Olympic national park, lake crescent, and others around it are absolutely beautiful!!! But that's more  More

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