2025 Compare Cities Climate:
DeKalb, IL vs Jacksonville, AL

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- Jacksonville has 39.5% more rainy days than DeKalb.
- Jacksonville has 7.2% more Sunny Days than DeKalb.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Jacksonville scores 10.3% better than DeKalb
 DeKalb, ILJacksonville, ALUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5238
 Snowfall29  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny195  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock7152443
Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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Reviews for Jacksonville    2 Reviews

There are around 60 Landlords in this area with varying numbers of apt. units. The list can be obtained from the City of Jacksonville's website. There are a few other  More

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Over 20 years ago

If you like a place that is REALLY quiet and very affordable, this is it. Things that this college town does not offer, that I miss: coffee shops, bakeries/deli's and  More

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