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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Fairbanks, AK

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Highlights
- Fairbanks has 71.8% less rainy days than Wilkes-Barre.
- Fairbanks has 12.4% less Sunny Days than Wilkes-Barre.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Fairbanks scores 26.1% worse than Wilkes-Barre
Climate
 Wilkes-Barre, PAFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Rainfall421238
 Snowfall376128
 Precipitation128103106
 Sunny177155205
 Avg. July High847386
 Avg. Jan. Low17-1522
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.95.17
 UV Index3.81.44.3
 Elevation5484462443

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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews
Lynn · Kingston, PA
Born and raised
Over 4 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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michael · Willington, CT
Former King's Student
Over 17 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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Reviews for Fairbanks    20 Reviews
Martin · North Pole, AK
Comfortable, But Winters Are Getting Harder
Over 9 years ago

I have lived in the Fairbanks area for about 25 years and have become very comfortable with the community and the lifestyle here. That said, retirement is fast  More

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CJ · Ogden, UT
Interested in Fairbanks
Over 13 years ago

Comments about Fairbanks, both positive and negative, are of interest to me. Was in Fairbanks this past March [and north on Cleary Summit] and fell in love with the  More

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Sandy · Fairbanks, AK
Think Twice!
Over 14 years ago

I came to Alaska 15 years ago on an adventure and first lived in Juneau, which I LOVED and then moved to Eagle River, which I loved and now live in Fairbanks! I do not  More

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18702 18705 18701
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99701 99703
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