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 Portage, WIMadison, WIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock36.138.1
 Snowfall39.9  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days112.6114.9106.2
 Sunny185  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock81.985.8
 Avg. Jan. Low8  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index3.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.7918732443
Reviews for Portage    1 Reviews

Hello, We are considering re-locating to Portage from Milwaukee. We were up there last month for the biannual church service at the German Methodist church, and LOVED  More

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Reviews for Madison    78 Reviews

Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with  More

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Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting  More

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Lacks balance and zero accountability.   More

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