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Port Angeles, WA vs Anchorage, AK

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Highlights
- Anchorage has 51.3% less rainy days than Port Angeles.
- Anchorage has 5.3% less Sunny Days than Port Angeles.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Anchorage scores 20.3% worse than Port Angeles
 Port Angeles, WAAnchorage, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall3  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock112106
 Sunny133  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6786
 Avg. Jan. Low35  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.57
 UV Index2.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1022443
Reviews for Port Angeles    21 Reviews

I totally disagree with many of the reviews I’ve read about Port Angeles. I’ve lived here for 18 months now and I absolutely love this town. The weather is awesome, the  More

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PERSPECTIVE: I’m writing as a visitor and ZNOT as an established resident. So, that is my bias. I’ve visited PA five times in the past three years; staying with friends  More

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The only positive thing to say about this town is the nature: the Olympic national park, lake crescent, and others around it are absolutely beautiful!!! But that's more  More

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Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Anchorage had potential but with the massive amount of homeless the petty crime is on the rise. I chose to live in a town outside of Anchorage rather than the city for  More

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I lived in Anchorage for the better part of the 2010's. Pros: o Beautiful, mountain and ocean views; close to many hiking trails, campsites, fishing grounds,  More

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it's nice, i liked it when i grew up there. kinda wish i could move back, but i didn't really like being isolated from all the things like nordstrom, trader joe's,  More

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