2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Galena, IL vs Oxford, MS

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Highlights
- Oxford has 60.3% more rainy days than Galena.
- Oxford has 14.2% more Sunny Days than Galena.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oxford scores 4.4% better than Galena
 Galena, ILOxford, MSUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5938
 Snowfall34  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock101106
 Sunny190  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low10  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5092443
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 14 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 Oxford    5 Reviews

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Over 5 years ago

While I know this isn’t a review, I am looking for some local insight! I am recent college graduate and looking for a fresh start to my career. I have lived in Chicago  More

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Over 18 years ago

We relocated to Oxford, MS from the Memphis, TN area. There are so many great things to say about Oxford but the low crime rate is at the top of the list! Coming from  More

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Over 19 years ago

It's not to say there is zero crime - but it's unlikely that could be said about any community. You might say it's definitely a secondary consideration in  More

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