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Cottage Grove, MN vs Mackinaw, IL

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- Mackinaw has 15.0% more rainy days than Cottage Grove.
- Mackinaw has 1.5% less Sunny Days than Cottage Grove.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Mackinaw scores 6.1% better than Cottage Grove
 Cottage Grove, MNMackinaw, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall48  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock108106
 Sunny194  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low5  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index3.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6862443
Reviews for Cottage Grove    3 Reviews

After moving to Cottage Grove, MN (near the Twin Cities) nine years ago, I think the city has improved (its been an uphill battle), but the city is cheap on quality of  More

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If you're from the warmer climates, avoid MN in the winter, too cold for a southern boy. Summers are great, warm & not humid at all. Plenty of lakes, rivers, & trails  More

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Over 19 years ago

Minnesotans are friendly and take time to enjoy the outdoors during the summer months. The wonderful summers are greatly appreciated and many companies offer summer  More

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