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Brookings, SD vs Rapid City, SD

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Highlights
- Rapid City has 29.5% less rainy days than Brookings.
- Rapid City has 6.6% more Sunny Days than Brookings.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rapid City scores 4.5% better than Brookings
Climate
 Brookings, SDRapid City, SDUnited States
 Rainfall261838
 Snowfall353828
 Precipitation8585106
 Sunny212226205
 Avg. July High828586
 Avg. Jan. Low41422
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.777
 UV Index3.64.64.3
 Elevation161732412443

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Reviews for Brookings    5 Reviews
Ginger Thomson · Brookings, SD
The Best City in South Dakota, no, America!
Over 11 years ago

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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Michael · Brookings, SD
Nice Midwestern Town
Over 15 years ago

Nice Midwestern  More

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maria · Brookings, SD
a nice small town but not for everyone.
Over 17 years ago

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 Rapid City    31 Reviews
PJ · Amarillo, TX
Don't let the name City deceive you. It's a Town!!
This Year

I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first:  More

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Jacob · Eugene, OR
Black Hills are beautiful in summer.
Over 3 years ago

Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there. Rapid City is gray in winter.  More

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Dee · Beverly Hills, CA
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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in the city 5 years a loved  More

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