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Brookings, SD vs Grand Rapids, MI

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- Grand Rapids has 44.6% more rainy days than Brookings.
- Grand Rapids has 25.5% less Sunny Days than Brookings.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Grand Rapids scores 0.0% worse than Brookings
 Brookings, SDGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock129106
 Sunny212  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low4  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6402443
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 Grand Rapids    62 Reviews

I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

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Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

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Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  More

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