2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Fairbanks, AK vs Lake Zurich, IL

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Highlights
- Lake Zurich has 220.5% more rainy days than Fairbanks.
- Lake Zurich has 19.4% more Sunny Days than Fairbanks.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lake Zurich scores 31.4% better than Fairbanks
 Fairbanks, AKLake Zurich, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall61  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low-15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8732443
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 Lake Zurich    6 Reviews

The suburb provides convenient access to the Chicago Metro features, as well as the comfort of a small bedroom  More

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LZ downtown revitalization is at a standstill...with townhomes built and not selling..plus our gateway building may never be built due to disagreements on funding by the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Lake Zurich is in the midst of a retro revitalization. They have moved the major highway out from downtown and are building condos, shops and apartments. This by  More

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