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Fairbanks, AK vs Ankeny, IA

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Highlights
- Ankeny has 206.8% more rainy days than Fairbanks.
- Ankeny has 31.6% more Sunny Days than Fairbanks.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ankeny scores 35.3% better than Fairbanks
 Fairbanks, AKAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Rainfall123638
 Snowfall613428
 Precipitation103109106
 Sunny155204205
 Avg. July High738686
 Avg. Jan. Low-151222
 Comfort Index (higher=better)5.16.97
 UV Index1.444.3
 Elevation4469942443
Reviews for Fairbanks    20 Reviews

I have lived in the Fairbanks area for about 25 years and have become very comfortable with the community and the lifestyle here. That said, retirement is fast  More

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Over 13 years ago

Comments about Fairbanks, both positive and negative, are of interest to me. Was in Fairbanks this past March [and north on Cleary Summit] and fell in love with the  More

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Over 14 years ago

I came to Alaska 15 years ago on an adventure and first lived in Juneau, which I LOVED and then moved to Eagle River, which I loved and now live in Fairbanks! I do not  More

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Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it  More

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Over 17 years ago

We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing  More

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