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Brookings, SD vs Fairbanks, AK

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- Fairbanks has 54.7% less rainy days than Brookings.
- Fairbanks has 26.9% less Sunny Days than Brookings.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Fairbanks scores 23.9% worse than Brookings
Climate
 Brookings, SDFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Rainfall261238
 Snowfall356128
 Precipitation85103106
 Sunny212155205
 Avg. July High827386
 Avg. Jan. Low4-1522
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.75.17
 UV Index3.61.44.3
 Elevation16174462443

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Reviews for Brookings    5 Reviews
Ginger Thomson · Brookings, SD
The Best City in South Dakota, no, America!
Over 11 years ago

The 165-foot tall Coughlin Campanile in Brookings, SD, can be seen from miles away, marking Brookings, South Dakota, home of South Dakota State University. The  More

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Michael · Brookings, SD
Nice Midwestern Town
Over 15 years ago

Nice Midwestern  More

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maria · Brookings, SD
a nice small town but not for everyone.
Over 17 years ago

i am originally from arizona, abandoned here by my ex husband. being a minority in the area is not the best idea as this city is slow to accept new comers to the area.  More

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Reviews for Fairbanks    20 Reviews
Martin · North Pole, AK
Comfortable, But Winters Are Getting Harder
Over 9 years ago

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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CJ · Ogden, UT
Interested in Fairbanks
Over 13 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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Sandy · Fairbanks, AK
Think Twice!
Over 14 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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