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Sitka, AK vs Star, ID

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- Star has 90.1% less rainy days than Sitka.
- Star has 150.0% more Sunny Days than Sitka.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Star scores 35.2% better than Sitka
 Sitka, AKStar, IDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall44  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock85106
 Sunny84  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low32  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index1.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock24702443
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 Star    1 Reviews

I lived here for six months. I love this place. A perfect blend of rural and city. I have a 8-12 mile drive for most things, but anything and every this is here.   More

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