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Sitka, AK vs Ketchikan, AK

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Highlights
- Ketchikan has 17.7% more rainy days than Sitka.
- Ketchikan has 19.0% more Sunny Days than Sitka.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ketchikan scores 3.7% better than Sitka
 Sitka, AKKetchikan, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock14138
 Snowfall44  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock234106
 Sunny84  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low32  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.67
 UV Index1.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock202443
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 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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