2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Arcata, CA vs Key West, FL

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Highlights
- Key West has 4.8% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Key West has 48.6% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Key West scores 19.7% worse than Arcata
 Arcata, CAKey West, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4438
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock102106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.17
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock32443
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 Key West    7 Reviews

I was raised in Key West since 1980, these average cost prices for rent that you are seeing were not even accurate then, let alone now in 2021. The average cost of  More

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Over 9 years ago

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I have lived in Key West for the last seven years. During that time, I have observed very little change in the cost of living. I work for a national company that pays  More

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