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Sumter, SC vs Helena, AL

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Highlights
- Helena has 18.8% more rainy days than Sumter.
- Helena has 6.8% less Sunny Days than Sumter.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Helena scores 1.4% worse than Sumter
 Sumter, SCHelena, ALUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5638
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock119106
 Sunny222  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9186
 Avg. Jan. Low34  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4172443
Reviews for Sumter    11 Reviews

I work in Sumter. I have been thoroughly impressed by the talent that lives in the area. Folks who get it done. In terms of a place to live. Though Sumter has a  More

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Over 6 years ago

About me: I lived in Sumter from birth to around 22 years old. I have since lived in many states, and currently reside in CO, and love it. I prefer towns smaller than  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are a transplanted military family who always intended on retiring in Florida when we retired from the Air Force. We enjoy the small town feeling of Sumter and have  More

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Reviews for Helena    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I raised my five children in Helena, Al 27 yrs ago when it was just one road and a few neighborhoods. Everytime I drive thru AL,I take the small detour thru Helena. It  More

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Over 18 years ago

I moved to Helena from Florida. Although I miss Florida, Helena is a nice little town to live in except for rush hour traffic. Life is very quiet in Helena and we have  More

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