2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Elkhart, IN vs Defiance, OH

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- Defiance has 11.2% less rainy days than Elkhart.
- Defiance has 2.8% more Sunny Days than Elkhart.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Defiance scores 4.5% better than Elkhart
 Elkhart, INDefiance, OHUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3538
 Snowfall55  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock122106
 Sunny177  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6762443
Reviews for Elkhart    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I grew up in Elkhart and it's not the greatest city. My car had been broken into numerous times while living in northern Indiana (South Bend as well). I attribute to  More

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Over 13 years ago

I moved away from Elkhart and returned 20 years later. During my time away I lived in many locations around the west coast - but mostly in Arizona. The last couple of  More

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Over 13 years ago

I left Elkhart 20 years ago, lived mainly in Arizona and returned recently. I have been pleasantly surprised at the wonderful people I've met here. I've made more  More

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Reviews for Defiance    1 Reviews

Living in NW Ohio is living in typical rural America. I guess it depends on what you are looking for in a lifestyle. Housing costs are relatively low, electricity is  More

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