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Alamogordo, NM vs Fairbanks, AK

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Highlights
- Fairbanks has 2.6% more rainy days than Alamogordo.
- Fairbanks has 45.6% less Sunny Days than Alamogordo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Fairbanks scores 36.3% worse than Alamogordo
 Alamogordo, NMFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock103106
 Sunny285  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7386
 Avg. Jan. Low28  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.17
 UV Index6.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4462443
Reviews for Alamogordo    14 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I am originally from Alamogordo, and moved away about 9 years ago. We are now seriously considering on moving back to this little small town. After being away in a  More

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Over 11 years ago

The school system in Alamogordo NM is terrible. The high school here has the highest GRADS program in the state which is teen moms dual enrolled. They do no offer  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Alamogordo for two years now after living in Tacoma, Washington (too much rain, too much crime) for 20 years. Generally, it's a nice little conservative  More

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Reviews for Fairbanks    20 Reviews

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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Over 14 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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Over 15 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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