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Hot Springs, SD vs Alpena, MI

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- Alpena has 64.6% more rainy days than Hot Springs.
- Alpena has 25.3% less Sunny Days than Hot Springs.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alpena scores 14.1% worse than Hot Springs
 Hot Springs, SDAlpena, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2938
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock147106
 Sunny229  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7986
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.17
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5912443
Reviews for Hot Springs    3 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

We are South Dakota natives and we moved to Hot Springs in 2023 after retiring. This move was predicated on a long-time knowledge of the city and many visits here going  More

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Over 11 years ago

Hot Springs, South Dakota has everything a retired person could want. I moved here (from Connecticut) ten years ago and I've never been happier. We have a beautiful  More

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This is a small town, suitable for those who like the Black Hills and want someplace quieter than Rapid City (and a little warmer -- it's located in a kind of climatic  More

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Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 12 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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