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Yuma, AZ vs Sitka, AK

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- Sitka has 3,322.9% more rainy days than Yuma.
- Sitka has 72.7% less Sunny Days than Yuma.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sitka scores 26.0% worse than Yuma
 Yuma, AZSitka, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock12038
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock236106
 Sunny308  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6186
 Avg. Jan. Low46  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.47
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock332443
Reviews for Yuma    48 Reviews

Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 7 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 7 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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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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