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Brookings, SD vs Rock Springs, WY

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- Rock Springs has 65.5% less rainy days than Brookings.
- Rock Springs has 12.3% more Sunny Days than Brookings.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rock Springs scores 1.5% better than Brookings
 Brookings, SDRock Springs, WYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock938
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock72106
 Sunny212  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low4  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock63882443
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 17 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 Rock Springs    3 Reviews

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 18 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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