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Manhattan, NY vs Rapid City, SD

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- Rapid City has 61.4% less rainy days than Manhattan.
- Rapid City has 3.0% less Sunny Days than Manhattan.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rapid City scores 2.8% worse than Manhattan
 Manhattan, NYRapid City, SDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall26  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock85106
 Sunny233  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock32412443
Reviews for Manhattan    2 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Manhattan is a great place with lots to see and do. Exciting to visit and great to live if you have the  More

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This is the best city ever, it is very welcoming and there is a lot of fun things to do. I have lived her for 2 years now and have already had so many great experiences  More

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Reviews for Rapid City    31 Reviews

I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first:  More

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Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there. Rapid City is gray in winter.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in the city 5 years a loved  More

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