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Sitka, AK vs Petaluma, CA

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Highlights
- Petaluma has 75.1% less rainy days than Sitka.
- Petaluma has 209.5% more Sunny Days than Sitka.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Petaluma scores 55.6% better than Sitka
 Sitka, AKPetaluma, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3038
 Snowfall44  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock75106
 Sunny84  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low32  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.47
 UV Index1.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock302443
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 Petaluma    16 Reviews

I agree with the low star reviews. Been here for 25 years, raised a family and seen everything turn to the left and worse. Weather is glorious, love the old Victorians  More

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We’ve lived here for 3 years and we love it. It has taken some time to grow on us. We moved from SF where we had lived over 15 years, we were not used to one year leases  More

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I’ve lived here a couple of years (after living in others parts of the Bay Area for 15+ years) and I love it! Great neighborhoods, friendly folks, good schools with  More

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