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Ketchikan, AK vs Sault Ste. Marie, MI

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- Sault Ste. Marie has 76.2% less rainy days than Ketchikan.
- Sault Ste. Marie has 55.0% more Sunny Days than Ketchikan.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sault Ste. Marie scores 1.8% better than Ketchikan
 Ketchikan, AKSault Ste. Marie, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3438
 Snowfall27  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock159106
 Sunny100  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7786
 Avg. Jan. Low31  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.77
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6172443
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 Sault Ste. Marie    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

As of the last few years, with education spending cuts, our student to teacher ratio is now somewhere near 31-32 students per classroom. The only exception is our  More

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Over 14 years ago

It is cold up here! I am bummed there isn't more to do inside with little ones when it is so cold for months.  More

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If you enjoy Winter and cool Summers, you may enjoy living here. Snowfall usually begins in December and lasts until late April. The last few years Winter weather has  More

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