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Sitka, AK vs Arlington, WA

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- Arlington has 65.4% less rainy days than Sitka.
- Arlington has 90.5% more Sunny Days than Sitka.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arlington scores 33.3% better than Sitka
 Sitka, AKArlington, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall44  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock174106
 Sunny84  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7486
 Avg. Jan. Low32  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index1.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1152443
Reviews for Sitka    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Sitka is a stunning place that, depending on your definition, can be quite sunny. Sitka had 260 days of sun in 2010 and 228 in 2009 if you count any day the sun comes  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've lived in the three largest communities in SE Alaska for over 25 years and Sitka is by far the best. It is known as the emerald of  More

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Sitka has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth when the skies clear of rain and clouds... If you yearn for a remote island community with plenty of  More

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Reviews for Arlington    4 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Arlington is a nice area, however the property taxes are very high. We built a home here in 2015 . The home is similar to the one we lived in in Arlington's "twin" city  More

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Arlington is north of Seattle. Like the entire Greater Seattle area, the quality of life is easy going. The weather is generally gentle all year long. A little snow in  More

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Over 16 years ago

We live on the West side of I-5, area known as Smokey Point/Lakewood/7 Lakes. As do several other family members. The area still has a very rural feeling without driving  More

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