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Sanford, NC vs Alpena, MI

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Highlights
- Alpena has 37.1% less rainy days than Sanford.
- Alpena has 20.5% less Sunny Days than Sanford.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alpena scores 18.7% worse than Sanford

Climate
 Sanford, NCAlpena, MIUnited States
 Rainfall472938
 Snowfall37428
 Precipitation107147106
 Sunny215171205
 Avg. July High907986
 Avg. Jan. Low291222
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.56.17
 UV Index4.73.44.3
 Elevation3585912443

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Reviews for Sanford    1 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet,  More

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Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 11 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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ZIPS IN SANFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
27330 27332
ZIPS IN ALPENA, MICHIGAN
49707

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