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Des Moines, IA vs Blythe, CA

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Highlights
- Blythe has 88.9% less rainy days than Des Moines.
- Blythe has 34.8% more Sunny Days than Des Moines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Blythe scores 4.3% better than Des Moines
 Des Moines, IABlythe, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock438
 Snowfall33  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock17106
 Sunny204  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10886
 Avg. Jan. Low13  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock2722443
Reviews for Des Moines    53 Reviews

Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the  More

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Over 5 years ago

This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north  More

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Over 6 years ago

Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike  More

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Reviews for Blythe    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

My husband and I lived in Blythe for 5 years...we left in 2003. We could only take 5 yrs. there. It is in southern CA...but don't be fooled....it is extremely  More

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Blythe has much to offer those looking for a good time in the sun, on the water or in the sand. With the Colorado River bordering Blythe's east limits and many off-raod  More

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Over 18 years ago

The town has only one Hospital and a very small group of Physicians that are privileged there. The hospital has had to close Surgery and OB due to a supposed boycott by  More

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