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Surprise, AZ vs Missouri Valley, IA

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- Missouri Valley has 259.8% more rainy days than Surprise.
- Missouri Valley has 27.6% less Sunny Days than Surprise.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Missouri Valley scores 2.7% worse than Surprise
 Surprise, AZMissouri Valley, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3338
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock93106
 Sunny301  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low42  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock10202443
Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 12 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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Reviews for Missouri Valley    1 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I grew up here and wish I had never left. The people are warm, friendly, and kind. It is a seriously great place to raise your children, find a church, sit on your front  More

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