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Red Wing, MN vs Detroit Lakes, MN

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- Detroit Lakes has 18.8% less rainy days than Red Wing.
- Detroit Lakes has 5.4% more Sunny Days than Red Wing.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Detroit Lakes scores 4.5% worse than Red Wing
 Red Wing, MNDetroit Lakes, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2738
 Snowfall43  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock101106
 Sunny184  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low5  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock13712443
Reviews for Red Wing    6 Reviews

Red Wing is a small town located equidistant between the Twin Cities and Rochester and is situated on the Mississippi river. Much of the big city culture of Minneapolis  More

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Over 12 years ago

Red Wing is a pretty town along the river. It does have some things outsiders need to be aware of if you take the plunge. The town is OLD, as in the citizens. If  More

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Over 17 years ago

It's a very nice town on the Missippi but too cold in winter---hot & humid in summer but a great spring & fall. If you like the changing seasons, it's ideal.  More

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Reviews for Detroit Lakes    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Detroit lakes in a nice quiet  More

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