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Duluth, MN vs Alpena, MI

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- Alpena has 6.1% less rainy days than Duluth.
- Alpena has 3.9% less Sunny Days than Duluth.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alpena scores 1.7% better than Duluth
 Duluth, MNAlpena, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2938
 Snowfall70  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock147106
 Sunny178  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7986
 Avg. Jan. Low2  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.17
 UV Index3.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5912443
Reviews for Duluth    18 Reviews

My husband and I just visited Duluth for our anniversary. We stayed in Canal Park and found the area fun and convenient for travelers. Lots of quaint shops and  More

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Over 4 years ago

It is the worse weather in the U.S. as far as small cities that large. The houses are fare below par. they are old shingle 1920s vintage generally and not normally well  More

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I moved to Duluth fifteen years ago today from Arizona with my (at that time) 3 children, who were 1, 4 and 8. My daughter was born here 2 years later. I have never once  More

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Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 12 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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