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Fairbanks, AK vs Yakima, WA

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Highlights
- Yakima has 27.4% less rainy days than Fairbanks.
- Yakima has 28.4% more Sunny Days than Fairbanks.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Yakima scores 45.1% better than Fairbanks

Climate
 Fairbanks, AKYakima, WAUnited States
 Rainfall12938
 Snowfall611828
 Precipitation10373106
 Sunny155199205
 Avg. July High738886
 Avg. Jan. Low-152422
 Comfort Index (higher=better)5.17.47
 UV Index1.42.64.3
 Elevation44610702443

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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 13 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 14 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 Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 8 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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ZIPS IN FAIRBANKS, ALASKA
99701 99703
ZIPS IN YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
98902 98908 98901

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