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West Des Moines, IA vs Sparks, NV

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Highlights
- Sparks has 77.7% less rainy days than West Des Moines.
- Sparks has 26.5% more Sunny Days than West Des Moines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sparks scores 10.1% better than West Des Moines

Climate
 West Des Moines, IASparks, NVUnited States
 Rainfall36838
 Snowfall341928
 Precipitation10951106
 Sunny200253205
 Avg. July High869186
 Avg. Jan. Low132422
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.97.67
 UV Index45.14.3
 Elevation82744132443

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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 Sparks    14 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Nice place to live. Lots of events, recreation, and  More

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LOVE it! Fifth generation Reno/Sparks native. Paternal great grandparents born and raised in Reno. Sparks has an old fashioned home town feeling. I love Sparks! Great  More

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Over 16 years ago

Do not listen to the Californian. Sparks has all 4 seasons. It does snow here but the snow is very wet and melts quickly and it does not snow six months out of the year.  More

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ZIPS IN WEST DES MOINES, IOWA
50265 50266
ZIPS IN SPARKS, NEVADA
89436 89431 89434

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