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Ketchikan, AK vs Virginia Beach, VA

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- Virginia Beach has 66.6% less rainy days than Ketchikan.
- Virginia Beach has 113.0% more Sunny Days than Ketchikan.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Virginia Beach scores 33.9% better than Ketchikan
 Ketchikan, AKVirginia Beach, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4738
 Snowfall27  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock115106
 Sunny100  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low31  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock102443
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 17 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 Virginia Beach    95 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

If you lived here prior to 2005, your experience in Virginia Beach is likely between good and wonderful. There are still pros to living here. Other reviews have  More

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Over 7 years ago

I lived in the Hampton Roads area for 11 years while I was in the Navy. It was a bit of a culture shock, since I grew up in a small rural town in Maine with 900 people.  More

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Over 8 years ago

I lived in the Kempsville area of VB growing up and loved it. There's no way to be bored when you have so many public and neighborhood parks, libraries, events,  More

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