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Buffalo Grove, IL vs Sitka, AK

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- Sitka has 230.9% more rainy days than Buffalo Grove.
- Sitka has 55.1% less Sunny Days than Buffalo Grove.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sitka scores 21.7% worse than Buffalo Grove
 Buffalo Grove, ILSitka, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock12038
 Snowfall36  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock236106
 Sunny187  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6186
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.47
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock332443
Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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nice town to raise a  More

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Over 18 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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Reviews for Sitka    3 Reviews

Over 15 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

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Over 19 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

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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

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