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Houghton, MI vs Juneau, AK

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- Juneau has 123.4% more rainy days than Houghton.
- Juneau has 53.3% less Sunny Days than Houghton.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Juneau scores 1.8% worse than Houghton
 Houghton, MIJuneau, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock7138
 Snowfall202  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock236106
 Sunny184  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6486
 Avg. Jan. Low7  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.47
 UV Index3.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock562443
Reviews for Houghton    5 Reviews

Over 11 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 13 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 17 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 Juneau    18 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Juneau's strong points are its unique geography and scenery, outdoor recreation options, availability of fresh seafood, and its thriving arts & culture  More

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Over 12 years ago

Juneau AK has over 50 trails in and around our community. They can be short as a jaunt from the road to the water to go shell collecting or much longer. Such as a hike  More

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Over 13 years ago

If you want wilderness, mountains, ocean, fishing, hunting, hiking, snow, rain, and cold, this is the place to  More

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