2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Elkhart, IN vs Fairbanks, AK

Change Cities
Highlights
- Fairbanks has 70.3% less rainy days than Elkhart.
- Fairbanks has 12.4% less Sunny Days than Elkhart.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Fairbanks scores 23.9% worse than Elkhart
 Elkhart, INFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall55  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock103106
 Sunny177  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7386
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.17
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4462443
Reviews for Elkhart    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I grew up in Elkhart and it's not the greatest city. My car had been broken into numerous times while living in northern Indiana (South Bend as well). I attribute to  More

   |    Reply

Over 13 years ago

I moved away from Elkhart and returned 20 years later. During my time away I lived in many locations around the west coast - but mostly in Arizona. The last couple of  More

   |    Reply

Over 13 years ago

I left Elkhart 20 years ago, lived mainly in Arizona and returned recently. I have been pleasantly surprised at the wonderful people I've met here. I've made more  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Elkhart

Reviews for Fairbanks    20 Reviews

I have lived in the Fairbanks area for about 25 years and have become very comfortable with the community and the lifestyle here. That said, retirement is fast  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

Comments about Fairbanks, both positive and negative, are of interest to me. Was in Fairbanks this past March [and north on Cleary Summit] and fell in love with the  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

I came to Alaska 15 years ago on an adventure and first lived in Juneau, which I LOVED and then moved to Eagle River, which I loved and now live in Fairbanks! I do not  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Fairbanks


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.