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Gainesville, FL vs Winter Haven, FL

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Highlights
- Winter Haven has 2.0% more rainy days than Gainesville.
- Winter Haven has 8.0% more Sunny Days than Gainesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Winter Haven scores 5.6% worse than Gainesville

Climate
 Gainesville, FLWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Rainfall505138
 Snowfall0028
 Precipitation113111106
 Sunny224242205
 Avg. July High929386
 Avg. Jan. Low415022
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.16.77
 UV Index5.76.64.3
 Elevation1771642443

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 2 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 Winter Haven    9 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I moved here 4 years ago from Sarasota FL., because it seemed quiet, calmer, less expensive, and a reasonable distance back to SRQ, Tampa, and Orlando. What a mistake!  More

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Definitely NOT a fan. My son moved me here without checking the rental home or neighborhood. WOW, we're we in for a surprise. It's total ghetto. I would NEVER  More

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Over 7 years ago

I lived in Bartow, right down the road from WH for many years. This is not a metropolitan area. It is middle class, bedroom community. It will take you less than an hour  More

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ZIPS IN GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
32608, 32607, 32606, 32605, 32609, 32601, 32641, 32653, 32612, 32603, 10 total
ZIPS IN WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA
33880 33881

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