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Fairbanks, AK vs Riverside, CA

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Highlights
- Riverside has 3.4% less rainy days than Fairbanks.
- Riverside has 78.7% more Sunny Days than Fairbanks.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Riverside scores 70.6% better than Fairbanks
 Fairbanks, AKRiverside, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1138
 Snowfall61  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock34106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low-15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8272443
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 Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Over 7 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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