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Arcata, CA vs Clayton, NC

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- Clayton has 1.1% more rainy days than Arcata.
- Clayton has 25.1% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Clayton scores 1.3% worse than Arcata
 Arcata, CAClayton, NCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4738
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock104106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3412443
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 Clayton    3 Reviews

For many reasons, North Carolina is a great place to call home! The weather is tough to beat. We enjoy four seasons, Summer is a little hot for some but allows a long  More

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I cannot believe how "hyped up" the Raleighm NC area is. It is a strange combination of transplans from New York, New England and New Jersey mixed with local Raleigh  More

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Over 15 years ago

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