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Olympia, WA vs Bismarck, ND

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Highlights
- Bismarck has 64.9% less rainy days than Olympia.
- Bismarck has 48.5% more Sunny Days than Olympia.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Bismarck scores 8.5% worse than Olympia
 Olympia, WABismarck, NDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall6  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock87106
 Sunny136  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low34  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.57
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock16962443
Reviews for Olympia    39 Reviews

We moved here from Kitsap Bremerton/Silverdale WA area and this beats it all the way in all material ways. The only reason not to give it 5 stars is the cost of  More

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Over 4 years ago

The city is horrible. The business have been chased out by homeless. The city government makes it for difficult for businesses to thrive. If you like what Seattle is  More

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Having lived all over the world we decided to retire in Olympia and live on the Puget Sound. Yes it rains but the weather can change dramatically in a day with sun and  More

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Reviews for Bismarck    14 Reviews

I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Over 9 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More

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