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Brookings, SD vs Yakima, WA

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- Yakima has 67.1% less rainy days than Brookings.
- Yakima has 6.1% less Sunny Days than Brookings.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Yakima scores 10.4% better than Brookings
 Brookings, SDYakima, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock938
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock73106
 Sunny212  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low4  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock10702443
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 Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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