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Ames, IA vs Rugby, ND

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- Rugby has 47.3% less rainy days than Ames.
- Rugby has 1.5% less Sunny Days than Ames.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rugby scores 8.7% worse than Ames
 Ames, IARugby, NDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock69106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock15492443
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 Rugby    2 Reviews

I've lived here for 10 years now, longer than I thought I would. I also thought I was moving to Minot when I moved to this state. My husband got settled here a few  More

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The City recently defaulted on a $5 million USDA loan jointly with the county on a local prison. In addition, the City is planning a $5 million street project financed  More

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