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Decorah, IA vs Sitka, AK

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- Sitka has 236.5% more rainy days than Decorah.
- Sitka has 56.3% less Sunny Days than Decorah.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sitka scores 19.4% worse than Decorah
 Decorah, IASitka, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock12038
 Snowfall40  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock236106
 Sunny192  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6186
 Avg. Jan. Low8  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.47
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock332443
Reviews for Decorah    3 Reviews

ridiculously expensive housing for such a small town. The wages in the town do not even remotely compensate for the high cost of housing. Average housing prices start  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have been a resident of Decorah, IA for 26 years. Decorah is located in the northeast corner of Iowa. When we entertain out of town guests they always comment how  More

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Over 15 years ago

This college has the most extensive music program of any liberal arts college around, has a strong connection to public radio, and Decorah is reputed to be a lovely  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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