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Fairbanks, AK vs Junction City, KS

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Highlights
- Junction City has 187.2% more rainy days than Fairbanks.
- Junction City has 44.5% more Sunny Days than Fairbanks.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Junction City scores 41.2% better than Fairbanks
 Fairbanks, AKJunction City, KSUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3438
 Snowfall61  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock83106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low-15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11062443
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 Junction City    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I moved to JC in 2009 because the government made me. Husband was active duty army. We brought two children with us. At the time they were high school and elementary  More

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Over 15 years ago

Having a univeristy in your backyard and the Military  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low cost of living and housing 2. Affordable place to live 3. Home to Fort Riley Military Reservation Cons: 1. High crime rate 2. Poor school system 3.  More

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