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Brookings, SD vs Gillette, WY

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- Gillette has 40.3% less rainy days than Brookings.
- Gillette has 1.4% less Sunny Days than Brookings.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gillette scores 1.5% better than Brookings
 Brookings, SDGillette, WYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1538
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock80106
 Sunny212  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low4  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock45542443
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 Gillette    6 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Not sure why the people relying to the negative comments with positive comments don't make their own reviews. Gillette has the same problems that similarly-sized towns  More

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Over 4 years ago

You have to be a complete jerk to live here. These people are total losers. never been In a town where it's ok to steal and lie. the city tries to steal. Had a way too  More

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I've lived here several times - adding up to around 37 of my 45 years - and I can't wait to leave. As soon as my youngest graduates from high school I am out of here.  More

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