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Ketchikan, AK vs Friday Harbor, WA

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- Friday Harbor has 81.0% less rainy days than Ketchikan.
- Friday Harbor has 57.0% more Sunny Days than Ketchikan.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Friday Harbor scores 28.6% better than Ketchikan
 Ketchikan, AKFriday Harbor, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2738
 Snowfall27  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock136106
 Sunny100  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7186
 Avg. Jan. Low31  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock562443
Reviews for Ketchikan    8 Reviews

Am from Astoria, Oregon, just south a bit from Ketchikan. Appreciate this beautiful space above every other place! Cheers to everyone this Holiday  More

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It's been nine years since anyone gave a review for Ketchikan so I thought I'd give one. I do not live there, however, I nearly relocated there when I was interviewing  More

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Over 16 years ago

There are many things to do here however there is a large alcohol problem and the drugs are growing. For families who stay connected and are not afraid of the rain,  More

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Reviews for Friday Harbor    2 Reviews

Beautiful place to retire and live, but a very expensive area to buy property and maintain. Services are limited and labor is in big shortage. So be prepared to pay up  More

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I lived on the Island for a couple of the winter months in 2007. I house sat a beautiful home on acreage with a view of the water. The Island is very quiet during the  More

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