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Detroit Lakes, MN vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd has 1.5% less rainy days than Detroit Lakes.
- Brainerd has 1.0% more Sunny Days than Detroit Lakes.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Brainerd scores 0.0% worse than Detroit Lakes
 Detroit Lakes, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall47  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock105106
 Sunny194  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low-3  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index2.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12172443
Reviews for Detroit Lakes    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Detroit lakes in a nice quiet  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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