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Alamogordo, NM vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 303.5% more rainy days than Alamogordo.
- Arcata has 38.6% less Sunny Days than Alamogordo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 5.0% worse than Alamogordo
 Alamogordo, NMArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny285  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low28  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index6.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Alamogordo    14 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I am originally from Alamogordo, and moved away about 9 years ago. We are now seriously considering on moving back to this little small town. After being away in a  More

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Over 11 years ago

The school system in Alamogordo NM is terrible. The high school here has the highest GRADS program in the state which is teen moms dual enrolled. They do no offer  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Alamogordo for two years now after living in Tacoma, Washington (too much rain, too much crime) for 20 years. Generally, it's a nice little conservative  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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