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Homer, AK vs Houghton, MI

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- Houghton has 13.9% less rainy days than Homer.
- Houghton has 36.3% more Sunny Days than Homer.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Houghton scores 1.9% better than Homer
 Homer, AKHoughton, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3238
 Snowfall72  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock150106
 Sunny135  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7686
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.57
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6432443
Reviews for Homer    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

homer is a beautiful place on the bay, with a wilderness edge and a community  More

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Over 18 years ago

Homer is one of the most beautiful places when the sun is shining. It's a great place to raise kids. The long dark winters can become quite a  More

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Homer is really great in the summer. It has a variety of little restaraunts, cafes, and coffee shops to suit all tastes. There is an active outdoor recreation scene  More

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Reviews for Houghton    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Houghton,MI is located in the middle of Lake Superior on the Keweenaw Peninsula. It was a boom town with the copper barons in the late 1800's and today it struggles to  More

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Over 12 years ago

For those who are interested in a laid-back community with low cost of living, rich human history, surrounded by impressive natural beauty, Houghton is the place. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

The 49931 zip code map to display Houghton is misleading. It implies that Isle Royale, isolated in the northern reaches of Lake Superior, is the area covered by this  More

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