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Roanoke, VA vs Ketchikan, AK

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Highlights
- Ketchikan has 236.5% more rainy days than Roanoke.
- Ketchikan has 52.6% less Sunny Days than Roanoke.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ketchikan scores 25.3% worse than Roanoke
 Roanoke, VAKetchikan, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock14138
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock234106
 Sunny211  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.67
 UV Index4.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock202443
Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  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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