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Arcata, CA vs Middletown, CA

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Highlights
- Middletown has 16.1% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Middletown has 50.3% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Middletown scores 6.6% better than Arcata
 Arcata, CAMiddletown, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3938
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock72106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.17
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock10992443
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 12 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 Middletown    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

The 1100+ altitude and high air quality are wonderful. Winter is rain Nov-Apr, temps 30s, and there can be frost. Summer is blue sky the rest of the year. Hottest is  More

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