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Palmer, AK vs Homer, AK

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Highlights
- Homer has 164.0% more rainy days than Palmer.
- Homer has 3.8% more Sunny Days than Palmer.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Homer scores 8.5% worse than Palmer
 Palmer, AKHomer, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall48  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock147106
 Sunny130  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6386
 Avg. Jan. Low9  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.47
 UV Index1.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1052443
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

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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

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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

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Reviews for Homer    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

homer is a beautiful place on the bay, with a wilderness edge and a community  More

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Over 18 years ago

Homer is one of the most beautiful places when the sun is shining. It's a great place to raise kids. The long dark winters can become quite a  More

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Homer is really great in the summer. It has a variety of little restaraunts, cafes, and coffee shops to suit all tastes. There is an active outdoor recreation scene  More

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