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McPherson, KS vs Des Moines, IA

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- Des Moines has 11.5% more rainy days than McPherson.
- Des Moines has 8.9% less Sunny Days than McPherson.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Des Moines scores 5.5% worse than McPherson
 McPherson, KSDes Moines, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock108106
 Sunny224  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8732443
Reviews for Mcpherson    6 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have been visiting McPherson for many years since stumbling across the place in 2009 on a road trip. The town has always been a peaceful place with wonderful parks;  More

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This is an ok place to live if you are white straight christan republican and like to think you're the only ones on this planet. If not, it's the most racially  More

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Over 16 years ago

McPherson is located in the center of the state. Easy to get to by I-135 & US 56 Highway. The community has a wholesome attitude, appreciating the simple lifestyle,  More

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Reviews for Des Moines    53 Reviews

Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the  More

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Over 5 years ago

This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north  More

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Over 6 years ago

Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike  More

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