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Sitka, AK vs Seattle, WA

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- Seattle has 68.3% less rainy days than Sitka.
- Seattle has 81.0% more Sunny Days than Sitka.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Seattle scores 38.9% better than Sitka
 Sitka, AKSeattle, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall44  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock155106
 Sunny84  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7686
 Avg. Jan. Low32  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index1.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1772443
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 Seattle    321 Reviews

I have lived here since 1975, I moved here from California but was born and raised in Michigan. I would have to say that I never regretted leaving Michigan and their  More

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Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Seattle for just under 7 years and while it can be a stunningly beautiful place, I am very excited to leave. I’ll start with some of the positive aspects.  More

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if you can afford it, Seattle is a very nice place to live and raise a family! however, it is extremely expensive and in the winter, it's rather gloomy. i love gloomy  More

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