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Brookings, SD vs Fargo, ND

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- Fargo has 8.1% less rainy days than Brookings.
- Fargo has 5.7% less Sunny Days than Brookings.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Fargo scores 4.5% worse than Brookings
 Brookings, SDFargo, NDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock99106
 Sunny212  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low4  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9022443
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 Fargo    32 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Grew up in Fargo/Northern MN area and was there 29 years. It’s cheap to live, tons of things to do in the summer. But 3-6 months of the year you more than likely will  More

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Tyrel · 

Grew up in south Minneapolis and headed 3 hours west to Fargo. Why did I want to leave the Twin Cities area? Found a great job. Nicer apartment for less money. Nice  More

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Not your typical North Dakota town. Fargo is on the Minnesota border and Cass County makes up 1/4 of the entire states population. It is the urban center and much more  More

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