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Escanaba, MI vs Alpena, MI

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- Alpena has 0.3% less rainy days than Escanaba.
- Alpena has 6.6% less Sunny Days than Escanaba.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alpena scores 3.2% worse than Escanaba
 Escanaba, MIAlpena, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2938
 Snowfall52  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock147106
 Sunny183  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7986
 Avg. Jan. Low9  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.17
 UV Index3.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5912443
Reviews for Escanaba    5 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I am so honored and thankful that I was born and raised in America, and that I have the freedoms and liberties bestowed upon its citizens. In the Upper Peninsula, I  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am not a native of Escanaba, however I have lived in many different areas. I found Escanaba's climate in relation to Michigan as pretty moderate. The housing is  More

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Over 17 years ago

Don't expect to find a good job or make friends here unless you know someone. The often repeated phrase "You're not from here, are you?" is more of an accusation than a  More

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Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 12 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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