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Gainesville, FL vs Forks, WA

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- Forks has 119.1% more rainy days than Gainesville.
- Forks has 41.5% less Sunny Days than Gainesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Forks scores 8.5% worse than Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLForks, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock11038
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock206106
 Sunny224  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7186
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.57
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3052443
Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Forks    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I believe that the rain in Forks, Wa all the time is PERFECT!!! I absolutely love the rain, it makes me hyper and energetic, and it's GREAT!!! Everyone should love  More

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