2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Arcata, CA vs Murtaugh, ID

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Highlights
- Murtaugh has 76.3% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Murtaugh has 21.7% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Murtaugh scores 6.6% worse than Arcata
 Arcata, CAMurtaugh, IDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1138
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock40852443
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 Murtaugh    3 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived in this town for most of my life it is a great town to be in hope you enjoy  More

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Over 5 years ago

I LOVE how everyone at the high school is so  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in this town for two and a half years and I absolutely LOVE the environment and atmosphere of the  More

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