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Surprise, AZ vs Ankeny, IA

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Highlights
- Ankeny has 290.2% more rainy days than Surprise.
- Ankeny has 32.2% less Sunny Days than Surprise.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ankeny scores 5.5% worse than Surprise
 Surprise, AZAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Rainfall93638
 Snowfall03428
 Precipitation32109106
 Sunny301204205
 Avg. July High1068686
 Avg. Jan. Low421222
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.36.97
 UV Index6.444.3
 Elevation11759942443
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 10 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 Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it  More

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Over 17 years ago

We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing  More

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