2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Ocala, FL vs Iowa City, IA

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Highlights
- Iowa City has 28.9% less rainy days than Ocala.
- Iowa City has 14.6% less Sunny Days than Ocala.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Iowa City scores 0.0% worse than Ocala
 Ocala, FLIowa City, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock98106
 Sunny233  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low43  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6662443
Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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Reviews for Iowa City    24 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I was there 5 years. Nothing to do but we’ll go shopping... at Walmart. It lacks so many things. There is no experience here, it jumps on any political band wagon and  More

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Over 6 years ago

Entertainment lacks greatly - especially the Hancher shows. I was hoping after they rebuilt they would be getting better shows there, that didn't happen. One has to  More

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Over 8 years ago

Iowa City is great. It's diverse and never boring. There always a variety of new shops and restaurants to explore and try out. Also watching college kids do stupid  More

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