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Brookings, SD vs Salem, SD

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- Salem has 5.8% more rainy days than Brookings.
- Salem has 0.5% less Sunny Days than Brookings.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Salem scores 1.5% better than Brookings
 Brookings, SDSalem, SDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2738
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock75106
 Sunny212  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low4  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock15222443
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 Salem    2 Reviews

We're looking forward to the slower pace, family oriented appeal of Salem SD!  More

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Salem is a safe, affordable, quiet place with a caring, friendly, intelligent population. Salem is close enough to Sioux Falls to not feel isolated from civilization,  More

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