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Arcata, CA vs Orinda, CA

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- Orinda has 43.5% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Orinda has 49.1% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Orinda scores 13.2% better than Arcata
 Arcata, CAOrinda, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock68106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7886
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.67
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4952443
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 Orinda    3 Reviews

Orinda is an extremely safe, quiet, bucolic place to live. The schools are incredible, parent participation is maximal. It's close to everything and yet has a feeling of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Weather in Orinda is  More

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Over 17 years ago

Being ranked the number one public high school system in California says little for this small rural upscale community. With a high percentage of college graduates with  More

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