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Fairbanks, AK vs Bismarck, ND

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Highlights
- Bismarck has 58.1% more rainy days than Fairbanks.
- Bismarck has 30.3% more Sunny Days than Fairbanks.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Bismarck scores 27.5% better than Fairbanks
 Fairbanks, AKBismarck, NDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall61  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock87106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low-15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.57
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock16962443
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 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

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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

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Reviews for Bismarck    14 Reviews

I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Over 9 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More

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