2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Yakima, WA vs Kodiak, AK

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Highlights
- Kodiak has 852.9% more rainy days than Yakima.
- Kodiak has 33.7% less Sunny Days than Yakima.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Kodiak scores 31.1% worse than Yakima
 Yakima, WAKodiak, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock8138
 Snowfall18  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock205106
 Sunny199  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6086
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.17
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock492443
Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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Reviews for Kodiak    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I was born & raised on a tiny island several miles from the town of Kodiak, AK. When I returned (for 7 years), I raised my 3 kids there by myself. I had to work 3 jobs/7  More

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A word of warning to people researching places before taking a job or moving. The published cost of living estimates for Kodiak can drastically understate the true cost  More

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Kodiak has excellent access to outdoor recreation like hiking, fishing, hunting, berry-picking, mountain biking, four-wheeling, and kayaking. Also a golf course and a  More

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