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Fairbanks, AK vs Dayton, OH

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- Dayton has 245.3% more rainy days than Fairbanks.
- Dayton has 13.5% more Sunny Days than Fairbanks.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Dayton scores 39.2% better than Fairbanks
 Fairbanks, AKDayton, OHUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4038
 Snowfall61  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock129106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low-15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock7382443
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 Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 8 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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