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Arcata, CA vs Kingston, NY

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Highlights
- Kingston has 5.9% more rainy days than Arcata.
- Kingston has 0.0% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Kingston scores 9.2% worse than Arcata
 Arcata, CAKingston, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4938
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock126106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1972443
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 Kingston    10 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I was hopeful after the mayoral election in 2011, which also saw a Democrat elected as Alderman for my area, that the new regime would unite the people  More

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New politics coming to town, huge environmental movement, artist community is very strong, Keegan Ales alone is worth the trip, incredibly inexpensive city properties  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Ulster County my entire life. The last 20 years in Kingston. The best part of living here is the change of seasons. It is so beautiful in the fall.   More

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