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Fort Myers, FL vs Gainesville, GA

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- Gainesville has 1.1% more rainy days than Fort Myers.
- Gainesville has 20.3% less Sunny Days than Fort Myers.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gainesville scores 20.3% better than Fort Myers
 Fort Myers, FLGainesville, GAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5438
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock107106
 Sunny271  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low53  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index6.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12402443
Reviews for Fort Myers    54 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived here for most of my 30 years. I'm moving my family away in a few months. Here are the reasons: Climate- it's hot. Unbearably hot. And it's going to get  More

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I can't wait for all the replies especially from people that are from Florida or from up North that had to deal with extreme ice and snow. But I can honestly say in the  More

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I've lived in SW Florida on & off for most of my life. When my family first came here over 40 years ago the waterways teemed with fish & wildlife and the beaches,  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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