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Effingham, IL vs Winter Haven, FL

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- Winter Haven has 20.8% more rainy days than Effingham.
- Winter Haven has 23.5% more Sunny Days than Effingham.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Winter Haven scores 5.6% worse than Effingham
 Effingham, ILWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5138
 Snowfall16  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock111106
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9386
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1642443
Reviews for Effingham    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

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

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Over 14 years ago

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

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Over 19 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 Winter Haven    9 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I moved here 4 years ago from Sarasota FL., because it seemed quiet, calmer, less expensive, and a reasonable distance back to SRQ, Tampa, and Orlando. What a mistake!  More

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Definitely NOT a fan. My son moved me here without checking the rental home or neighborhood. WOW, we're we in for a surprise. It's total ghetto. I would NEVER  More

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Over 9 years ago

I lived in Bartow, right down the road from WH for many years. This is not a metropolitan area. It is middle class, bedroom community. It will take you less than an hour  More

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