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Arcata, CA vs Nipomo, CA

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Highlights
- Nipomo has 63.3% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Nipomo has 65.1% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Nipomo scores 15.8% better than Arcata
 Arcata, CANipomo, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock49106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7786
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.87
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3312443
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 Nipomo    3 Reviews

With a Climate Index Rating Of 84 Mico Coastel Climate. Other reviews are some gen. remakes about some cities in the state which has nothing to do with the Quaint  More

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Nipomo is about 8 miles inland from the coast with a small town atmosphere. Nice climate- usually in the 70's. Wine grapes, farming, horse farms and lovely residential  More

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Over 16 years ago

Nipomo is a small town that blends in to several small towns along the coast North of Santa Barbara. The biggest plus is the constant mild weather year round. The down  More

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