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Brookings, SD vs Durham, NC

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- Durham has 77.1% more rainy days than Brookings.
- Durham has 3.8% more Sunny Days than Brookings.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Durham scores 11.9% better than Brookings
 Brookings, SDDurham, NCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny212  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low4  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4002443
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 16 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 Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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