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Cedar Rapids, IA vs Surprise, AZ

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Highlights
- Surprise has 74.4% less rainy days than Cedar Rapids.
- Surprise has 56.0% more Sunny Days than Cedar Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Surprise scores 5.8% better than Cedar Rapids

Climate
 Cedar Rapids, IASurprise, AZUnited States
 Rainfall36938
 Snowfall28028
 Precipitation10532106
 Sunny193301205
 Avg. July High8410686
 Avg. Jan. Low114222
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.97.37
 UV Index3.66.44.3
 Elevation80711752443

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Reviews for Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews

My biggest gripe is the winter weather and more specifically the wind. The wind does not stop blowing the entire winter. It starts around November when NW winds start  More

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Over 3 years ago

Such a horrible place. The racism is too much. You cant even take a walk to the park without hearing a racial insult thrown at you. You cant even go to the store  More

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I grew up here, moved away, came back to raise my family and have been back since 1993. I love this city!!! There is SOOO much to do. There are 3-4 community theatre  More

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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 10 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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ZIPS IN CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA
52402 52404 52405 52403 52411 52401
ZIPS IN SURPRISE, ARIZONA
85374 85379 85388 85387

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