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West Des Moines, IA vs Rockland, ME

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- Rockland has 37.9% more rainy days than West Des Moines.
- Rockland has 0.5% less Sunny Days than West Des Moines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rockland scores 5.8% worse than West Des Moines
 West Des Moines, IARockland, MEUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5038
 Snowfall34  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock117106
 Sunny200  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7586
 Avg. Jan. Low13  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.57
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock302443
Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 17 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 17 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 Rockland    8 Reviews

we are paying our property taxes on a monthly basis now...at $287 per month it is like a mortgage! we have been here 5 years and these taxes have gradually increased  More

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we are paying our property taxes on a monthly basis now...at $287 per month it is like a mortgage! we have been here 5 years and these taxes have gradually increased  More

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Rockland is a great town from July through mid October. Lots to see and do, culturally and environmentally but "cooler along the coast" is so true. Naturally  More

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