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Chicago, IL vs Sitka, AK

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- Sitka has 213.6% more rainy days than Chicago.
- Sitka has 55.6% less Sunny Days than Chicago.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sitka scores 22.9% worse than Chicago
 Chicago, ILSitka, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock12038
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock236106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6186
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.47
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock332443
Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  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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