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Benson, AZ vs Fairbanks, AK

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Highlights
- Fairbanks has 12.0% less rainy days than Benson.
- Fairbanks has 44.2% less Sunny Days than Benson.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Fairbanks scores 34.6% worse than Benson
 Benson, AZFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock103106
 Sunny278  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7386
 Avg. Jan. Low28  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.17
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4462443
Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Originally first settlers were Mormon. Very family orientated. Students have nightly curfew at 11pm. Recreational events include 4th of July parade followed by  More

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Over 9 years ago

Benson, Arizona and surrounding communities is mostly of LDS faith. Followed next by Catholic then  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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