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Elgin, IL vs Sterling, IL

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- Sterling has 0.0% more rainy days than Elgin.
- Sterling has 5.8% more Sunny Days than Elgin.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sterling scores 2.9% better than Elgin
 Elgin, ILSterling, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall33  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock103106
 Sunny190  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low13  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6592443
Reviews for Elgin    9 Reviews

When I first moved to Elgin 2 years ago I did not like it. I lived in a mobile home park near the river and highway 90 in a senior community that over prices it's lot  More

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Hi, as a way of updating the post for Elgin and providing a rebuttal for some of the negative reviews, I've decided to post on this board. I've lived in Elgin since  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Elgin my whole life and it is very sad to read these comments about my town.... I'm a senior at South Elgin High School and I will be graduating this  More

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Reviews for Sterling    1 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

my child was not veery safe in his manger. many storms, too dangerous, lost kid in storm. a twelve year old tried to sell me nicotine!!!!! <3  More

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