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Fairbanks, AK vs Wells, ME

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- Wells has 336.8% more rainy days than Fairbanks.
- Wells has 29.0% more Sunny Days than Fairbanks.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Wells scores 31.4% better than Fairbanks
 Fairbanks, AKWells, MEUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5138
 Snowfall61  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock126106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low-15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock662443
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 Wells    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Although it is getting crowded, Wells is beautiful in summer. long sandy beaches and of course the ocean. The water is cold, so lounging more than swimming is  More

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Over 16 years ago

2007-2009 has been full of snow storms November to  More

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