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Altoona, PA vs Fairbanks, AK

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Highlights
- Fairbanks has 71.3% less rainy days than Altoona.
- Fairbanks has 18.8% less Sunny Days than Altoona.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Fairbanks scores 25.0% worse than Altoona
 Altoona, PAFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Rainfall411238
 Snowfall306128
 Precipitation145103106
 Sunny191155205
 Avg. July High827386
 Avg. Jan. Low17-1522
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.85.17
 UV Index3.61.44.3
 Elevation11614462443
Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  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 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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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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