2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Fairbanks, AK vs Abilene, TX

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Highlights
- Abilene has 121.4% more rainy days than Fairbanks.
- Abilene has 56.8% more Sunny Days than Fairbanks.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Abilene scores 49.0% better than Fairbanks
 Fairbanks, AKAbilene, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall61  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock59106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low-15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock17192443
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

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Over 15 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

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Over 16 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

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Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 6 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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