2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Arcata, CA vs La Mesa, CA

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Highlights
- La Mesa has 73.7% less rainy days than Arcata.
- La Mesa has 49.1% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, La Mesa scores 21.1% better than Arcata
 Arcata, CALa Mesa, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock37106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.27
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5282443
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 La Mesa    9 Reviews

The same San Diego prices and high taxes, but not the nice weather. 15 degrees hotter than the coast. Save the money and move to AZ if you like the climate in La Mesa.  More

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I now live in Wyoming but I was a third generation San Diegan, my maternal grandmother having been born on Coronado Island in 1894. If you are a new arrival to the  More

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I Need Correct Information I lived there Over 20 Years  More

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