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Lawrence, KS vs Alpena, MI

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- Alpena has 24.5% less rainy days than Lawrence.
- Alpena has 19.0% less Sunny Days than Lawrence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alpena scores 15.3% worse than Lawrence
 Lawrence, KSAlpena, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2938
 Snowfall13  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock147106
 Sunny211  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7986
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.17
 UV Index4.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5912443
Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 13 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  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 12 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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