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Waterloo, IA vs Lubbock, TX

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- Lubbock has 43.7% less rainy days than Waterloo.
- Lubbock has 36.1% more Sunny Days than Waterloo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lubbock scores 19.4% better than Waterloo
 Waterloo, IALubbock, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall34  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock60106
 Sunny194  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low8  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock32022443
Reviews for Waterloo    5 Reviews

The bike racks recently installed on the MET buses was a great idea for a community that has numerous bike riders and  More

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Over 18 years ago

Unless you're into getting wasted on a regular basis there's not a lot to do here. Most people barhop for fun. Being someone who doesn't drink and doesn't enjoy being  More

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Over 18 years ago

So the weather is emotional here - on and off during the summer its hot and rainy, yet during the fall it is quite often beautiful. Winters can be long, and spring can  More

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Reviews for Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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