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Arcata, CA vs Oceanside, CA

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- Oceanside has 72.2% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Oceanside has 52.0% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oceanside scores 19.7% better than Arcata
 Arcata, CAOceanside, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock38106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7686
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock662443
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 Oceanside    20 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I've lived in here since 1988, left in 1995 and came back in 2005. I will always love Oceanside. You have to come check it out. It has changed so drastically and there  More

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Over 7 years ago

from oceanside ca love the city always love the beach life u can't get anywhere else yes... it has been cleaned up and welcomes people from all over . I miss my  More

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Moved to O'Side Nov 1988 (Lived there from 78 thru 79 prior to moving back in 88). 78-1979 was a Fun, Good, Relaxing Time to Live in O'Side- Low Crime Rate, Low  More

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