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Arcata, CA vs Carmel Valley Village, CA

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- Carmel Valley Village has 54.6% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Carmel Valley Village has 51.4% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Carmel Valley Village scores 11.8% better than Arcata
 Arcata, CACarmel Valley Village, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2138
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock70106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7286
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.57
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8462443
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 Carmel Valley Village    2 Reviews

It was a great place to grow up in the 70s. However, it has become very expensive. Natural beauty abounds. Reasonable drives to get to Carmel or down the coast to Big  More

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A tresure, a precious gem, fresh, sweet smeeling air everytime I round the corner into the village, kind people, gorgeous scenes everywhere-trees, creeks, flowers,  More

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