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Aberdeen, WA vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 39.5% less rainy days than Aberdeen.
- Arcata has 37.8% more Sunny Days than Aberdeen.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 10.1% better than Aberdeen
 Aberdeen, WAArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny127  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low38  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index2.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Aberdeen    5 Reviews

I used to live on an island in the Aleutian Chain and I got used to the fact that the ocean was immediately present, always. I didn't realize how much I loved being  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Over 16 years ago

OK. I just have to say, yes, it rains in the Winter quite a bit, and there are some wild wind/rain storms, but the Summers are MAGNIFICENT, gorgeous, SUNNY, COOL and  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 11 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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