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Brookings, SD vs Austin, TX

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- Austin has 35.3% more rainy days than Brookings.
- Austin has 7.5% more Sunny Days than Brookings.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Austin scores 6.0% better than Brookings
 Brookings, SDAustin, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3538
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock79106
 Sunny212  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low4  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4892443
Reviews for Brookings    5 Reviews

The 165-foot tall Coughlin Campanile in Brookings, SD, can be seen from miles away, marking Brookings, South Dakota, home of South Dakota State University. The  More

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Over 17 years ago

Nice Midwestern  More

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i am originally from arizona, abandoned here by my ex husband. being a minority in the area is not the best idea as this city is slow to accept new comers to the area.  More

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Reviews for Austin    449 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Good place to visit.  More

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Austin is too expensive. Let's get that out of the way. Other than that it is a fun city. Ladybird Lake makes the city, imo. The ability to stand up paddle, kayak, walk  More

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The city continues to grow quickly, which a lot of people don't like. I get it, you fall in love with a city, and it's growing so fast that you don't recognize the same  More

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