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Arcata, CA vs Goleta, CA

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Highlights
- Goleta has 60.7% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Goleta has 59.4% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Goleta scores 17.1% better than Arcata
 Arcata, CAGoleta, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock38106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7386
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.97
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock202443
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 Goleta    2 Reviews

Lived in this area 2014-now (2022), Goleta for 4 years of that. Pros: *The climate is unbeatable, unless you enjoy being overly hot or cold, or snow sports which  More

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I live in Goleta and work part-time in Santa Barbara. I am semi-retired and have a decent income. Making wise choices of where to spend my income has always been  More

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