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Duluth, MN vs Ames, IA

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- Ames has 14.4% more rainy days than Duluth.
- Ames has 13.5% more Sunny Days than Duluth.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ames scores 15.0% better than Duluth
 Duluth, MNAmes, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall70  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny178  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low2  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9482443
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 Ames    12 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 13 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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