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Payson, AZ vs Ketchikan, AK

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- Ketchikan has 552.8% more rainy days than Payson.
- Ketchikan has 65.0% less Sunny Days than Payson.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ketchikan scores 29.1% worse than Payson
 Payson, AZKetchikan, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock14138
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock234106
 Sunny286  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.67
 UV Index6.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock202443
Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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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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