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Ironwood, MI vs Waukegan, IL

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- Waukegan has 0.8% more rainy days than Ironwood.
- Waukegan has 2.2% more Sunny Days than Ironwood.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Waukegan scores 23.6% better than Ironwood
 Ironwood, MIWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall166  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock117106
 Sunny184  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low2  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6532443
Reviews for Ironwood    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Have lived here 7 years. Moved here from a large Midwestern city. Wonderful place to retire if you like fairly long winters and don't mind 150+ inches of snow every  More

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Over 16 years ago

It is called the big snow country for a reason. It snows...a lot...and gets very chilly. The winters last a good 6-7 months. If you like to ski, ice fish, snowmobile, or  More

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Over 17 years ago

The western U.P. is amazing. There's the obvious attractions like ski areas and the world's tallest fiberglass Native American statue, but walking on the shores of Lake  More

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Reviews for Waukegan    3 Reviews

Great people, beautifully diverse. All live and work together to provide the best for all residents. Lake County College is completing a 40 million dollar building  More

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Over 12 years ago

We're looking for a moderate climate. Waukegan is on Lake Michigan and could have a dynamic vibrant downtown but it doesn't. Great master plan if somehow Waukegan can  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have been living in north east waukegan for 12 years and I am excited by the recent surge of growth in the downtown area. Thanks to the Genesee theater, there are  More

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