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Kodiak, AK vs Sitka, AK

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- Sitka has 47.9% more rainy days than Kodiak.
- Sitka has 36.4% less Sunny Days than Kodiak.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sitka scores 5.9% better than Kodiak
 Kodiak, AKSitka, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock12038
 Snowfall60  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock236106
 Sunny132  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6186
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.47
 UV Index1.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock332443
Reviews for Kodiak    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I was born & raised on a tiny island several miles from the town of Kodiak, AK. When I returned (for 7 years), I raised my 3 kids there by myself. I had to work 3 jobs/7  More

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A word of warning to people researching places before taking a job or moving. The published cost of living estimates for Kodiak can drastically understate the true cost  More

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Kodiak has excellent access to outdoor recreation like hiking, fishing, hunting, berry-picking, mountain biking, four-wheeling, and kayaking. Also a golf course and a  More

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Reviews for Sitka    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Sitka is a stunning place that, depending on your definition, can be quite sunny. Sitka had 260 days of sun in 2010 and 228 in 2009 if you count any day the sun comes  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've lived in the three largest communities in SE Alaska for over 25 years and Sitka is by far the best. It is known as the emerald of  More

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Sitka has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth when the skies clear of rain and clouds... If you yearn for a remote island community with plenty of  More

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