2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Anchorage, AK vs New River, AZ

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Highlights
- New River has 21.4% less rainy days than Anchorage.
- New River has 134.9% more Sunny Days than Anchorage.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, New River scores 36.4% better than Anchorage
 Anchorage, AKNew River, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall79  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock38106
 Sunny126  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10386
 Avg. Jan. Low9  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock20142443
Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Anchorage had potential but with the massive amount of homeless the petty crime is on the rise. I chose to live in a town outside of Anchorage rather than the city for  More

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I lived in Anchorage for the better part of the 2010's. Pros: o Beautiful, mountain and ocean views; close to many hiking trails, campsites, fishing grounds,  More

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it's nice, i liked it when i grew up there. kinda wish i could move back, but i didn't really like being isolated from all the things like nordstrom, trader joe's,  More

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Reviews for New River    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Air quality should be the most important part of where you decide to live. New River is smog  More

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As New River resident and RealtorĀ® for 14 years there are many reasons why I love calling New River home: the fresh air, the mountain views, the wildlife, the starry  More

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Over 12 years ago

thinking of moving and retiring in New River from  More

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