2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Indianapolis, IN vs Alton, IL

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Highlights
- Alton has 1.7% less rainy days than Indianapolis.
- Alton has 7.5% more Sunny Days than Indianapolis.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alton scores 2.9% better than Indianapolis
 Indianapolis, INAlton, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall22  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock104106
 Sunny186  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4952443
Reviews for Indianapolis    154 Reviews

I lived in Indianapolis for over 23 years, and I really miss the laidback: easy lifestyle there. The prices of most items are lower than elsewhere in the US, including  More

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No car? This city is built for cars. Not friendly to pedestrians; the lack of sidewalks is confounding. Public transportation is limited, with a "spoke wheel" layout  More

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Over 4 years ago

This is a response to another review, but everything I say here is true and I have been a lifelong Indy resident and feel this needs said. The only factual part is  More

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Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews

My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

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Over 2 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

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Over 10 years ago

Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you  More

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