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Arcata, CA vs Berkeley, CA

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- Berkeley has 44.6% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Berkeley has 46.3% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Berkeley scores 13.2% better than Arcata
 Arcata, CABerkeley, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock67106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7286
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.67
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1712443
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 Berkeley    14 Reviews

Have lived in Berkeley for about 35 years now. Housing/Real Estate: If you're looking to move here, $1,000,000 will get you a small cottage in the "flats". Most of  More

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Over 12 years ago

We have the best climate -- summers and winters are mild. Lots of  More

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Over 14 years ago

The 60's have left Berkeley and now it is about MONEY...and the people there have plenty of it and nice hybrid cars (looks like 2 per household) and with a great bicycle  More

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