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Arcata, CA vs Apple Valley, CA

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- Apple Valley has 69.6% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Apple Valley has 61.7% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Apple Valley scores 5.3% better than Arcata
 Arcata, CAApple Valley, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock33106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9886
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock29462443
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 Apple Valley    20 Reviews

I've lived in Apple Valley for 11 years. The town is poorly managed, but still an okay place to live. In your climate rating you say average rainfall is 14 inches per  More

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Over 6 years ago

Overall, it's a nice place to call home. The affordability makes it a desirable place to live, especially with the amount you get for your money. For people who own farm  More

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This is a beautiful place. Gorgeous sunsets and sunrises, many different kinds of birds including the Mockingbird and phoebes. When I first moved up here we had many  More

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