2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Astoria, OR vs Sitka, AK

Change Cities
Highlights
- Sitka has 39.5% more rainy days than Astoria.
- Sitka has 33.9% less Sunny Days than Astoria.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sitka scores 21.7% worse than Astoria
 Astoria, ORSitka, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock12038
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock236106
 Sunny127  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6186
 Avg. Jan. Low38  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.47
 UV Index3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock332443
Reviews for Astoria    7 Reviews

I’ve lived here for 9 months now. First, what I like: This place is absolutely beautiful, very close to nature, with great beaches, waterfalls, forests, and  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Astoria, OR for over 5 years and have also visited this town for my entire 60 years. There is no better place in the US to live. My house has the best  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

I went there to visit during June of 2011. I can tell you that Astoria is a very nice town. Its very green with tall trees on hills and grass very green compare to where  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Astoria

Reviews for Sitka    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Sitka is a stunning place that, depending on your definition, can be quite sunny. Sitka had 260 days of sun in 2010 and 228 in 2009 if you count any day the sun comes  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

I've lived in the three largest communities in SE Alaska for over 25 years and Sitka is by far the best. It is known as the emerald of  More

   |    Reply

Sitka has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth when the skies clear of rain and clouds... If you yearn for a remote island community with plenty of  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Sitka


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.