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Florence, SC vs Athens, AL

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Highlights
- Athens has 21.0% more rainy days than Florence.
- Athens has 6.6% less Sunny Days than Florence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Athens scores 2.7% worse than Florence
 Florence, SCAthens, ALUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5538
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock122106
 Sunny211  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low33  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index5.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock7222443
Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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Reviews for Athens    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Nice place to  More

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Over 19 years ago

Can anyone comment on the humidity in or around Athens? Is the humidity only high in the summer? What about tornadoes in the  More

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Athens, Alabama is a good place to live. Although, there are few technical jobs there Huntsville is only a 30 minute drive away. Athens is a quiet town and an excellent  More

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