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Ely, MN vs Bemidji, MN

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Highlights
- Bemidji has 10.1% less rainy days than Ely.
- Bemidji has 1.7% more Sunny Days than Ely.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Bemidji scores 5.2% better than Ely
 Ely, MNBemidji, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2738
 Snowfall63  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock104106
 Sunny179  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7886
 Avg. Jan. Low-7  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.17
 UV Index3.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock13682443
Reviews for Ely    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Lots of local talent. For a small city, Ely has a very educated population that brings a variety of talents to local arts and  More

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Reviews for Bemidji    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Cons. Winter is long, very cold. Not a lot to do (unless you are very into the outdoors) Health care is TERRIBLE. Decent job opportunities are very low. Not the safest  More

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Bemidji, Minn., is home to Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, USA curling teams and more art and theater than you'd think possible in a city of 13,000-plus. Downtown  More

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Over 17 years ago

Winters here can be very cold and you can generally look for a good amount of snow for winter  More

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