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Charlotte, NC vs Ketchikan, AK

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Highlights
- Ketchikan has 227.1% more rainy days than Charlotte.
- Ketchikan has 54.1% less Sunny Days than Charlotte.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ketchikan scores 25.3% worse than Charlotte
 Charlotte, NCKetchikan, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock14138
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock234106
 Sunny218  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low30  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.67
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock202443
Reviews for Charlotte    305 Reviews

My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

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Over 4 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

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Over 5 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  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 17 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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