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Charlottesville, VA vs Sitka, AK

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- Sitka has 164.5% more rainy days than Charlottesville.
- Sitka has 61.6% less Sunny Days than Charlottesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sitka scores 28.0% worse than Charlottesville
 Charlottesville, VASitka, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock12038
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock236106
 Sunny219  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6186
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.47
 UV Index4.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock332443
Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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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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