2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Fairbanks, AK vs Minneapolis, MN

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Highlights
- Minneapolis has 172.6% more rainy days than Fairbanks.
- Minneapolis has 27.7% more Sunny Days than Fairbanks.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Minneapolis scores 29.4% better than Fairbanks
 Fairbanks, AKMinneapolis, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3238
 Snowfall61  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock112106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low-15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.67
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8302443
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 Minneapolis    163 Reviews

Lived here since 2007. Great city. I would’ve gave it 5 stars but the winter weather ??. Great for many, I’m burned out on it. We’re the coldest major city in the US and  More

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It’s not Minnesota nice, it’s sardonic.. we know you’re full of **** but we will play along for a while, make you uncomfortable for attempting to pull one over on us..  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Minneapolis (or St. Paul or Stillwater) for 20 years. Minneapolis is a very livable city. It has quality museums, good transportation, excellent healthcare,  More

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