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Tukwila, WA vs Palmer, AK

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- Palmer has 64.3% less rainy days than Tukwila.
- Palmer has 15.6% less Sunny Days than Tukwila.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Palmer scores 20.3% worse than Tukwila
 Tukwila, WAPalmer, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall6  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock85106
 Sunny154  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6886
 Avg. Jan. Low37  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.97
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock2492443
Reviews for Tukwila    2 Reviews

I just completed a tour of Tukwila, and I have to say, I couldn't find a better place to bring the family for a weekend of fun. The water park is amazing! Rent a kayak  More

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Over 12 years ago

I've lived here for the last 23 years. WA is a great place to live. Climate is very mild. Recreational fun abounds.   More

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Reviews for Palmer    3 Reviews

The first time I saw Palmer was in 1974. It's grown up from the old days of farm country complete with 4-H clubs, fields of crops and livestock. Gone are most of the  More

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Over 19 years ago

The four months of cold and dark. Winter lasts about 8 months, but the real cold, dark lasts about 4 months. It is getting harder and harder to deal with as I get  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have lived in Palmer for 11 years. I love everything about it except about four months of the dark, cold winters. The people are  More

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