2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Ottawa, KS vs Indianapolis, IN

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Highlights
- Indianapolis has 5.2% more rainy days than Ottawa.
- Indianapolis has 11.0% less Sunny Days than Ottawa.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Indianapolis scores 4.1% worse than Ottawa
 Ottawa, KSIndianapolis, INUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall11  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock122106
 Sunny209  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index4.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock7182443
Reviews for Ottawa    1 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I have been living here since 2010, and I absolutely love it here. Everyone is so nice, it has a rich history, and it's really pretty. It's urban and country-like at the  More

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Reviews for Indianapolis    154 Reviews

I lived in Indianapolis for over 23 years, and I really miss the laidback: easy lifestyle there. The prices of most items are lower than elsewhere in the US, including  More

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No car? This city is built for cars. Not friendly to pedestrians; the lack of sidewalks is confounding. Public transportation is limited, with a "spoke wheel" layout  More

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Over 5 years ago

This is a response to another review, but everything I say here is true and I have been a lifelong Indy resident and feel this needs said. The only factual part is  More

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