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 Kelso, WAIndependence, ORUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock43.138.1
 Snowfall3.8  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days179.7148.7106.2
 Sunny142  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8285.8
 Avg. Jan. Low33.8  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.661712443
Reviews for Kelso    3 Reviews

Disclaimer: This was written in 2019. All info subject to change! Kelso is a quieter town, with a lot to offer if you have the money. If you do NOT have money, the  More

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Over 16 years ago

It rains here so much if you have SAD do not move here. If you have allergies not a good place to  More

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Over 16 years ago

It is overcast here a lot and not good if you are  More

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Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

For a town of ~9k people the amenities are good; this is also helped by state college Western Oregon University in the neighboring city of Monmouth(all within a 3-mile  More

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Over 18 years ago

Independence is a small town with a friendly feel. Great place to live if you want to get away from the fast pace of a big city. After living here for eight years  More

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