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Lake Zurich, IL vs Alpena, MI

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Highlights
- Alpena has 21.9% less rainy days than Lake Zurich.
- Alpena has 7.6% less Sunny Days than Lake Zurich.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alpena scores 9.0% worse than Lake Zurich
 Lake Zurich, ILAlpena, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2938
 Snowfall38  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock147106
 Sunny185  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7986
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.17
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5912443
Reviews for Lake Zurich    6 Reviews

The suburb provides convenient access to the Chicago Metro features, as well as the comfort of a small bedroom  More

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LZ downtown revitalization is at a standstill...with townhomes built and not selling..plus our gateway building may never be built due to disagreements on funding by the  More

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Over 19 years ago

Lake Zurich is in the midst of a retro revitalization. They have moved the major highway out from downtown and are building condos, shops and apartments. This by  More

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Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 13 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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