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Amarillo, TX vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 124.4% more rainy days than Amarillo.
- Arcata has 32.4% less Sunny Days than Amarillo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 3.8% worse than Amarillo
 Amarillo, TXArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny259  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index5.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Amarillo    31 Reviews

I was originally from here, left for a number of years, and ended up back for a short time due to life circumstances. I have really tried to make the most of my time  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved to Amarillo when I was five and left at 34, the best thing I ever did. Sadly, I came back to help care for my aging grandmother, and as soon as I can, i am  More

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Over 7 years ago

Amarillo is not a good place to live. For me it was like living in Hell. I lived there for 50 years. I graduated Canyon High. raised two kids. went through a divorce  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 12 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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