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Arcata, CA vs Auburn, CA

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- Auburn has 16.7% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Auburn has 44.6% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Auburn scores 6.6% better than Arcata
 Arcata, CAAuburn, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock70106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.17
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12372443
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 Auburn    13 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall Auburn has a good quality of life and this town still has that small town charm. Auburn is a good place to raise a family and the schools are decent. Auburn  More

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Over 7 years ago

There isnt anything for kids/ teens to do around here except go to a park thats typically filled with a bunch of druggys so i give this town a terrible rating.. sorry  More

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Over 14 years ago

Auburn is Beautiful city to live  More

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