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Monterey, CA vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- Arcata has 152.7% more rainy days than Monterey.
- Arcata has 34.5% less Sunny Days than Monterey.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 8.4% worse than Monterey

Climate
 Monterey, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall184638
 Snowfall0128
 Precipitation68124106
 Sunny267175205
 Avg. July High676586
 Avg. Jan. Low434122
 Comfort Index (higher=better)8.37.67
 UV Index5.454.3
 Elevation26232443

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Reviews for Monterey    21 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

The Monterey city area is an excellent place to live and one of the few California locales where it's relatively safe to raise a family. If I could no longer live here I  More

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I grew up on the Monterey Peninsula and had to leave to climb out of poverty. The median income is $35,000 and outside of the military, the jobs are mostly service  More

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My husband and I are just crazy about Monterey. I wonder if we take housing expenses (mortgage or rent) out of the picture, is Monterey still a very expensive city to  More

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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 MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
93940 93943
ZIPS IN ARCATA, CALIFORNIA
95521 95549

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