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Dowagiac, MI vs Elkhart, IN

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- Elkhart has 1.0% less rainy days than Dowagiac.
- Elkhart has 3.5% more Sunny Days than Dowagiac.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Elkhart scores 0.0% worse than Dowagiac
 Dowagiac, MIElkhart, INUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3938
 Snowfall70  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock136106
 Sunny171  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock7512443
Reviews for Dowagiac    6 Reviews

If you have completed higher education and need a good paying job, keep looking for a place to live. You will not be happy there. Additionally, the data on Dowagiac  More

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Beware of this community. The mayor has held office for over 30 years and has no intentions of letting go of the title along with the city council. As a resident of SWMI  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm originally from Dowagiac but left in the late 70's. Been back a time or two and finally 5 yrs. ago moved back. I love Dowagiac. You have 4 distinct seasons,  More

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Reviews for Elkhart    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I grew up in Elkhart and it's not the greatest city. My car had been broken into numerous times while living in northern Indiana (South Bend as well). I attribute to  More

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Over 13 years ago

I moved away from Elkhart and returned 20 years later. During my time away I lived in many locations around the west coast - but mostly in Arizona. The last couple of  More

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Over 13 years ago

I left Elkhart 20 years ago, lived mainly in Arizona and returned recently. I have been pleasantly surprised at the wonderful people I've met here. I've made more  More

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