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Arcata, CA vs Oakland, CA

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- Oakland has 48.7% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Oakland has 49.1% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oakland scores 14.5% better than Arcata
 Arcata, CAOakland, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock67106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7286
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock432443
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 Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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