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Muskegon, MI vs Alpena, MI

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Highlights
- Alpena has 14.8% less rainy days than Muskegon.
- Alpena has 4.3% more Sunny Days than Muskegon.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alpena scores 7.6% worse than Muskegon
 Muskegon, MIAlpena, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2938
 Snowfall76  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock147106
 Sunny164  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7986
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.17
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5912443
Reviews for Muskegon    6 Reviews

If you like 4 seasons, don't mind snow and cold, love beaches and lake life, like to live near an area that promotes festivals, this may just be for  More

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Over 16 years ago

I grew up in Muskegon and it was a great place to live. However, brain drain is a huge problem and the majority of my friends who went to college never came  More

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The beaches and scenery around Muskegon are beautiful (even during the 9 months a year they're covered in snow), so it's a shame the city has become what it is. Jobs  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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