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Seattle, WA vs Ketchikan, AK

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Highlights
- Ketchikan has 271.1% more rainy days than Seattle.
- Ketchikan has 34.2% less Sunny Days than Seattle.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ketchikan scores 25.3% worse than Seattle

Climate
 Seattle, WAKetchikan, AKUnited States
 Rainfall3814138
 Snowfall52728
 Precipitation155234106
 Sunny152100205
 Avg. July High766586
 Avg. Jan. Low373122
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.55.67
 UV Index2.61.44.3
 Elevation177202443

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Reviews for Seattle    321 Reviews

I have lived here since 1975, I moved here from California but was born and raised in Michigan. I would have to say that I never regretted leaving Michigan and their  More

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Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in Seattle for just under 7 years and while it can be a stunningly beautiful place, I am very excited to leave. I’ll start with some of the positive aspects.  More

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if you can afford it, Seattle is a very nice place to live and raise a family! however, it is extremely expensive and in the winter, it's rather gloomy. i love gloomy  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 15 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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ZIPS IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
98115, 98103, 98133, 98105, 98118, 98125, 98122, 98117, 98144, 98109, 28 total
ZIPS IN KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
99901

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