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Brookings, SD vs Houghton, MI

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- Houghton has 22.5% more rainy days than Brookings.
- Houghton has 13.2% less Sunny Days than Brookings.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Houghton scores 17.9% worse than Brookings
 Brookings, SDHoughton, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3238
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock150106
 Sunny212  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7686
 Avg. Jan. Low4  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.57
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6432443
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 Houghton    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Houghton,MI is located in the middle of Lake Superior on the Keweenaw Peninsula. It was a boom town with the copper barons in the late 1800's and today it struggles to  More

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Over 12 years ago

For those who are interested in a laid-back community with low cost of living, rich human history, surrounded by impressive natural beauty, Houghton is the place. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

The 49931 zip code map to display Houghton is misleading. It implies that Isle Royale, isolated in the northern reaches of Lake Superior, is the area covered by this  More

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