2025 Compare Cities Climate:
DeKalb, IL vs Madison, WI

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Highlights
- Madison has 3.0% less rainy days than DeKalb.
- Madison has 4.1% less Sunny Days than DeKalb.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Madison scores 1.5% worse than DeKalb
 DeKalb, ILMadison, WIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall29  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock115106
 Sunny195  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8732443
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 Madison    78 Reviews

Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with  More

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Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting  More

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Lacks balance and zero accountability.   More

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