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Fairbanks, AK vs Juneau, AK

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- Juneau has 503.4% more rainy days than Fairbanks.
- Juneau has 44.5% less Sunny Days than Fairbanks.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Juneau scores 5.9% better than Fairbanks
 Fairbanks, AKJuneau, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock7138
 Snowfall61  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock236106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6486
 Avg. Jan. Low-15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.47
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock562443
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 Juneau    18 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Juneau's strong points are its unique geography and scenery, outdoor recreation options, availability of fresh seafood, and its thriving arts & culture  More

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Over 11 years ago

Juneau AK has over 50 trails in and around our community. They can be short as a jaunt from the road to the water to go shell collecting or much longer. Such as a hike  More

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Over 12 years ago

If you want wilderness, mountains, ocean, fishing, hunting, hiking, snow, rain, and cold, this is the place to  More

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