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Calais, ME vs Sitka, AK

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- Sitka has 148.0% more rainy days than Calais.
- Sitka has 47.8% less Sunny Days than Calais.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sitka scores 12.9% worse than Calais
 Calais, MESitka, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock12038
 Snowfall77  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock236106
 Sunny161  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6186
 Avg. Jan. Low9  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.47
 UV Index2.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock332443
Reviews for Calais    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I moved to Calais, Maine approximately 5 years ago and am currently trying to sell the home I own and move from the area. I have never lived in a place with such a  More

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Over 19 years ago

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Reviews for Sitka    3 Reviews

Over 14 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 18 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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