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Somerville, MA vs Alpena, MI

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- Alpena has 39.0% less rainy days than Somerville.
- Alpena has 13.2% less Sunny Days than Somerville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alpena scores 11.6% worse than Somerville
 Somerville, MAAlpena, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2938
 Snowfall51  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock147106
 Sunny197  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7986
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.17
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5912443
Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

I've lived in Somerville/Cambridge for 10 years, the last 4.5 with my husband in Spring Hill. It really is a great place to live if you are in your 20s & 30s: it is  More

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Living in Somerville is OK. I'm not a 'city' person and I would rather be out in the country some place, but it's not too bad here. I'm in my early 50s and own a house.  More

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Over 17 years ago

we are midwest transplants to the Boston area and lucked out by finding this great little neighborhood - right on the train line, little stores and good community - we  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 12 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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