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Niceville, FL vs Merritt Island, FL

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- Merritt Island has 19.0% less rainy days than Niceville.
- Merritt Island has 4.9% more Sunny Days than Niceville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Merritt Island scores 1.4% worse than Niceville
 Niceville, FLMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5338
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock115106
 Sunny226  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low40  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock32443
Reviews for Niceville    11 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I love living on the Emerald Coast! I love the slight changes in seasons, love the sound of our air force representing our freedom flying overhead, love the snow white  More

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Over 11 years ago

Small growing town in panhandle of Florida. Close to Eglin and Hurlburt Air Force Bases. Excellent Schools, College, Beaches, Fishing and Nice Folks!! Housing prices  More

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Situated about 10-14 miles from the Gulf Of Mexico through either Fort Walton Beach to the south/south west or Destin to the south/south east. Niceville is a vibrant,  More

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Reviews for Merritt Island    5 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

It can get hot in the summer, but you get a breeze off the ocean most afternoons. If you live on the waterways, it seems to be a little cooler. Winters are  More

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Over 15 years ago

New to the area, but soon to know more. Florida is a sunshine state  More

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Over 18 years ago

Coming from Virginia, the Merritt Island architecture leaves a lot to be desired. Hurricane season (June - November) causes me a lot of  More

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