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Des Moines, IA vs Poway, CA

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- Poway has 63.0% less rainy days than Des Moines.
- Poway has 30.9% more Sunny Days than Des Moines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Poway scores 29.0% better than Des Moines
 Des Moines, IAPoway, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall33  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock42106
 Sunny204  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low13  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.97
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5152443
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 Poway    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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