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Arcata, CA vs Fair Oaks, CA

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Highlights
- Fair Oaks has 55.4% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Fair Oaks has 50.9% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Fair Oaks scores 7.9% better than Arcata
 Arcata, CAFair Oaks, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2138
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock59106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.27
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1742443
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 Fair Oaks    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I grew up in the little section nestled near the hospital, It's more citrus heights than it is fair oaks but i get in on a technicality. I loved growing up here, hella  More

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Moved here in June and am leaving in September. Not an ideal place. Sacramento county is one of the worst. Move to Placer county, much better amenities. There are NO  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Orangevale, CA for about 10 years. Fair Oaks is right next door and ever since I've lived in the area I have LOVED Fair Oaks. The homes off of Winding Way  More

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