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Ketchikan, AK vs Valdez, AK

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Highlights
- Valdez has 50.4% less rainy days than Ketchikan.
- Valdez has 32.0% more Sunny Days than Ketchikan.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Valdez scores 21.4% worse than Ketchikan
 Ketchikan, AKValdez, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock7038
 Snowfall27  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock200106
 Sunny100  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6186
 Avg. Jan. Low31  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock4.47
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock202443
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 Valdez    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Dont move here unless you work for Alyeska. Everything is so expensive, and the closest wal-mart is 6 hours by car. There is tons of stuff to do if you love winter. But  More

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