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San Francisco, CA vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- Arcata has 87.0% more rainy days than San Francisco.
- Arcata has 32.4% less Sunny Days than San Francisco.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 10.6% worse than San Francisco

Climate
 San Francisco, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall254638
 Snowfall0128
 Precipitation72124106
 Sunny259175205
 Avg. July High676586
 Avg. Jan. Low464122
 Comfort Index (higher=better)8.57.67
 UV Index5.454.3
 Elevation52232443

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Reviews for San Francisco    149 Reviews

from a single guy's perspective. let's start this review from 2017. I moved here to be near to my sister who also relocated, and also to attend Cal State East Bay in  More

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I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  More

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I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  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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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 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
94112, 94110, 94122, 94109, 94116, 94121, 94117, 94134, 94118, 94115, 27 total
ZIPS IN ARCATA, CALIFORNIA
95521 95549

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