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West Des Moines, IA vs Bismarck, ND

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Highlights
- Bismarck has 48.5% less rainy days than West Des Moines.
- Bismarck has 1.0% more Sunny Days than West Des Moines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Bismarck scores 5.8% worse than West Des Moines
 West Des Moines, IABismarck, NDUnited States
 Rainfall361938
 Snowfall344628
 Precipitation10987106
 Sunny200202205
 Avg. July High868486
 Avg. Jan. Low13222
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.96.57
 UV Index434.3
 Elevation82716962443
Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Over 15 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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Reviews for Bismarck    14 Reviews

I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Over 8 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More

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