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Ellsworth, ME vs Ames, IA

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- Ames has 24.4% less rainy days than Ellsworth.
- Ames has 5.8% more Sunny Days than Ellsworth.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ames scores 9.5% better than Ellsworth
 Ellsworth, MEAmes, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall70  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny191  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low7  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index2.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9482443
Reviews for Ellsworth    1 Reviews

Living in a rural part of Maine is very consoling to know that your kids are safe. They can ride their bikes, 4 wheelers, snowmobiles and enjoy nature without the "big  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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