2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Minneapolis, MN vs Lawrence, KS

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Highlights
- Lawrence has 21.6% more rainy days than Minneapolis.
- Lawrence has 6.6% more Sunny Days than Minneapolis.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lawrence scores 9.1% better than Minneapolis
 Minneapolis, MNLawrence, KSUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3938
 Snowfall52  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock91106
 Sunny198  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low7  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8662443
Reviews for Minneapolis    163 Reviews

Lived here since 2007. Great city. I would’ve gave it 5 stars but the winter weather ??. Great for many, I’m burned out on it. We’re the coldest major city in the US and  More

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It’s not Minnesota nice, it’s sardonic.. we know you’re full of **** but we will play along for a while, make you uncomfortable for attempting to pull one over on us..  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Minneapolis (or St. Paul or Stillwater) for 20 years. Minneapolis is a very livable city. It has quality museums, good transportation, excellent healthcare,  More

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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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