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Sitka, AK vs Bismarck, ND

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Highlights
- Bismarck has 84.6% less rainy days than Sitka.
- Bismarck has 140.5% more Sunny Days than Sitka.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Bismarck scores 20.4% better than Sitka
 Sitka, AKBismarck, NDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall44  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock87106
 Sunny84  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low32  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.57
 UV Index1.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock16962443
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 Bismarck    14 Reviews

I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Over 9 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More

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