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Sitka, AK vs Olympia, WA

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- Olympia has 56.0% less rainy days than Sitka.
- Olympia has 61.9% more Sunny Days than Sitka.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Olympia scores 31.5% better than Sitka
 Sitka, AKOlympia, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5338
 Snowfall44  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock167106
 Sunny84  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7786
 Avg. Jan. Low32  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index1.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock922443
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 Olympia    39 Reviews

We moved here from Kitsap Bremerton/Silverdale WA area and this beats it all the way in all material ways. The only reason not to give it 5 stars is the cost of  More

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Over 4 years ago

The city is horrible. The business have been chased out by homeless. The city government makes it for difficult for businesses to thrive. If you like what Seattle is  More

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Having lived all over the world we decided to retire in Olympia and live on the Puget Sound. Yes it rains but the weather can change dramatically in a day with sun and  More

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