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Effingham, IL vs Surprise, AZ

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- Surprise has 78.3% less rainy days than Effingham.
- Surprise has 53.6% more Sunny Days than Effingham.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Surprise scores 2.8% better than Effingham
 Effingham, ILSurprise, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock938
 Snowfall16  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock32106
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10686
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11752443
Reviews for Effingham    3 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Excellent Christian community and conservative area. Nice area surrounded by farmland and lakes!  More

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Over 13 years ago

Effingham is a place of conservative ideals and belief in the United States  More

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Over 18 years ago

We checked in to this motel on our way home from a funeral. It was nearly 10:00 PM and we were all tired from a long day of travelling. Upon entering the room, we  More

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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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