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Arcata, CA vs Alpine, CA

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- Alpine has 64.8% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Alpine has 49.7% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alpine scores 14.5% better than Arcata
 Arcata, CAAlpine, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1638
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock44106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock18342443
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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Reviews for Alpine    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

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Alpine is a great place to live if you want to be away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It's rural yet close to needed things. The schools are great with  More

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