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Arcata, CA vs Kent, WA

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- Kent has 6.7% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Kent has 12.6% less Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Kent scores 3.9% worse than Arcata
 Arcata, CAKent, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4338
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock159106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7786
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock432443
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 Kent    7 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

hello every one   More

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Western Washington has a moderate climate with summers that do not get too hot as a rule usually the upper 70's to low 80's for a couple months then dropping back to  More

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employment-housing-mass-transit, kent has it  More

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