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Arcata, CA vs Morro Bay, CA

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- Morro Bay has 58.7% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Morro Bay has 62.3% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Morro Bay scores 15.8% better than Arcata
 Arcata, CAMorro Bay, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock50106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7086
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.87
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock622443
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 Morro Bay    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Morro Bay is mostly a small,quiet,working fishing and retirement community.It is located approximately 12 miles north of San Luis Obispo,Ca.The weather here is mild most  More

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Beautiful area, right on the ocean, cool huge rock in the water. I love the small, walkable community and the farmers market is awesome. The temperature is always  More

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