2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Marion, NC vs Palmer, AK

Change Cities
Highlights
- Palmer has 72.3% less rainy days than Marion.
- Palmer has 39.8% less Sunny Days than Marion.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Palmer scores 22.4% worse than Marion
 Marion, NCPalmer, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock85106
 Sunny216  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6886
 Avg. Jan. Low25  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.97
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock2492443
Reviews for Marion    1 Reviews

Before the economy went bad, I was trying to live in Marion. I called on a place to rent. The owner did not want children living in her unit. I didnt know that  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Marion

Reviews for Palmer    3 Reviews

The first time I saw Palmer was in 1974. It's grown up from the old days of farm country complete with 4-H clubs, fields of crops and livestock. Gone are most of the  More

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

The four months of cold and dark. Winter lasts about 8 months, but the real cold, dark lasts about 4 months. It is getting harder and harder to deal with as I get  More

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

I have lived in Palmer for 11 years. I love everything about it except about four months of the dark, cold winters. The people are  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Palmer


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.