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Houghton, MI vs Eagle River, WI

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- Eagle River has 1.3% less rainy days than Houghton.
- Eagle River has 2.2% more Sunny Days than Houghton.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Eagle River scores 9.1% better than Houghton
 Houghton, MIEagle River, WIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3138
 Snowfall202  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock128106
 Sunny184  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7886
 Avg. Jan. Low7  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock67
 UV Index3.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock16472443
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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Reviews for Eagle River    1 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

This an outdoors town. When it comes to outdoor recreation this is "the" Northwoods hotspot. It's touristy so during the winter and summer the population swells quite  More

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