2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Atlanta, GA vs Fairbanks, AK

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Highlights
- Fairbanks has 77.3% less rainy days than Atlanta.
- Fairbanks has 28.6% less Sunny Days than Atlanta.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Fairbanks scores 32.9% worse than Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock103106
 Sunny217  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7386
 Avg. Jan. Low33  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.17
 UV Index5.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4462443
Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  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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