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Arcata, CA vs Occidental, CA

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Highlights
- Occidental has 2.0% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Occidental has 49.7% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Occidental scores 7.9% better than Arcata

Climate
 Arcata, CAOccidental, CAUnited States
 Rainfall464538
 Snowfall1028
 Precipitation12476106
 Sunny175262205
 Avg. July High657986
 Avg. Jan. Low413922
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.68.27
 UV Index54.94.3
 Elevation235942443

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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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ZIPS IN ARCATA, CALIFORNIA
95521 95549
ZIPS IN OCCIDENTAL, CALIFORNIA
95465

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