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Sterling, IL vs DeKalb, IL

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Highlights
- DeKalb has 1.8% less rainy days than Sterling.
- DeKalb has 3.0% less Sunny Days than Sterling.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, DeKalb scores 2.9% worse than Sterling
 Sterling, ILDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall29  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock116106
 Sunny201  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8792443
Reviews for Sterling    1 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

my child was not veery safe in his manger. many storms, too dangerous, lost kid in storm. a twelve year old tried to sell me nicotine!!!!! <3  More

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Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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