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Bismarck, ND vs Ketchikan, AK

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Highlights
- Ketchikan has 662.2% more rainy days than Bismarck.
- Ketchikan has 50.5% less Sunny Days than Bismarck.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ketchikan scores 13.8% worse than Bismarck
 Bismarck, NDKetchikan, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock14138
 Snowfall46  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock234106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low2  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.67
 UV Index3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock202443
Reviews for Bismarck    14 Reviews

I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Over 9 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More

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Reviews for Ketchikan    8 Reviews

Am from Astoria, Oregon, just south a bit from Ketchikan. Appreciate this beautiful space above every other place! Cheers to everyone this Holiday  More

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It's been nine years since anyone gave a review for Ketchikan so I thought I'd give one. I do not live there, however, I nearly relocated there when I was interviewing  More

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Over 16 years ago

There are many things to do here however there is a large alcohol problem and the drugs are growing. For families who stay connected and are not afraid of the rain,  More

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