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Arcata, CA vs Helena, MT

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Highlights
- Helena has 72.6% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Helena has 8.0% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Helena scores 13.2% worse than Arcata

Climate
 Arcata, CAHelena, MTUnited States
 Rainfall461338
 Snowfall14228
 Precipitation12490106
 Sunny175189205
 Avg. July High658386
 Avg. Jan. Low411422
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.66.67
 UV Index53.94.3
 Elevation2340452443

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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 10 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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Reviews for Helena    17 Reviews

I spent 6 months living on a ranch in the Helena valley. This was during the population boom Montana experienced after covid. Helena has some great mountain biking  More

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Over 2 years ago

We transplanted from Southern California 3 years ago and have never looked back! Living in the small unincorporated town of York Montana located in the Helena nation  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived here for 16 years. It is a great place to grow  More

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ZIPS IN ARCATA, CALIFORNIA
95521 95549
ZIPS IN HELENA, MONTANA
59601

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