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Galena, IL vs Oak Forest, IL

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Highlights
- Oak Forest has 7.1% more rainy days than Galena.
- Oak Forest has 1.1% less Sunny Days than Galena.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oak Forest scores 2.9% better than Galena
 Galena, ILOak Forest, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3938
 Snowfall34  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock123106
 Sunny190  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low10  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6732443
Reviews for Galena    3 Reviews

We've lived in Galena for about ten years now; previously lived in Elgin, then Cary. Moving here was like heaven (with some trade offs) especially after living in  More

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Over 13 years ago

My city of Galena, IL has festivals, parades, and parties almost every weekend of the year. Our Halloween parade usually lasts around 2 hours and draws in over 10,000  More

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Galena offers art shows, antique shops, arts/crafts fairs, Civil War re-enactments, theater, concerts, and more. Every weekend, there's something cultural going on, much  More

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Reviews for Oak Forest    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

We moved here originally from Chicago to find good schools. We have not been disappointed. The housing is less expensive than the surrounding areas but the schools are  More

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