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Fairbanks, AK vs Steamboat Springs, CO

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Highlights
- Steamboat Springs has 84.6% more rainy days than Fairbanks.
- Steamboat Springs has 56.1% more Sunny Days than Fairbanks.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Steamboat Springs scores 13.7% better than Fairbanks
 Fairbanks, AKSteamboat Springs, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2238
 Snowfall61  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock126106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low-15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.87
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock67322443
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 Steamboat Springs    4 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I moved here a year ago now and I love it. I've lived all over the East Coast to date the best all around place I've lived has been Asheville North Carolina albeit until  More

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Over 14 years ago

steamboat is an excellent example of small town living. help and support when you are in need. family, community, recreation. all here for enjoying. give to the  More

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Over 15 years ago

Hey, I lived in Steamboat breifly nice town. My brother lived there 15 years. The outdoors are awesome in that area. Hunting, skiing, kayaking, fishing, etc.. The  More

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