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Fairbanks, AK vs Cottonwood, AZ

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Highlights
- Cottonwood has 19.7% more rainy days than Fairbanks.
- Cottonwood has 77.4% more Sunny Days than Fairbanks.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Cottonwood scores 49.0% better than Fairbanks
 Fairbanks, AKCottonwood, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall61  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock52106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10086
 Avg. Jan. Low-15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock33272443
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 Cottonwood    10 Reviews

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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