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Ripon, CA vs Waukegan, IL

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- Waukegan has 167.2% more rainy days than Ripon.
- Waukegan has 26.6% less Sunny Days than Ripon.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Waukegan scores 18.1% worse than Ripon
 Ripon, CAWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock117106
 Sunny256  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low38  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6532443
Reviews for Ripon    6 Reviews

Ripon, CA. Is one of the finest small towns in the Central Valley. Very little crime, almost 100 cameras all over town that the Ripon P.D monitors, very slow growth,  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived here for 17 years. We raised all three of our children here. Some of the schools are outdated and old fashion. Small town atmosphere. The city of Ripon works  More

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Coming home from work is like going on vacation. I cross the river into a larger city, Modesto,CA., to work daily. The hustle and bustle, rude drivers, etc., in  More

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Reviews for Waukegan    3 Reviews

Great people, beautifully diverse. All live and work together to provide the best for all residents. Lake County College is completing a 40 million dollar building  More

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Over 12 years ago

We're looking for a moderate climate. Waukegan is on Lake Michigan and could have a dynamic vibrant downtown but it doesn't. Great master plan if somehow Waukegan can  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have been living in north east waukegan for 12 years and I am excited by the recent surge of growth in the downtown area. Thanks to the Genesee theater, there are  More

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