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Arcata, CA vs Plattsburgh, NY

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- Plattsburgh has 29.6% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Plattsburgh has 8.0% less Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Plattsburgh scores 13.2% worse than Arcata
 Arcata, CAPlattsburgh, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3238
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock117106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.67
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1382443
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 Plattsburgh    4 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

hi  More

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Over 14 years ago

Been here 1 year, many many poor people in the area, many people with tattoos, piercings, many smoke cigarettes, and not to clean,restauraunts mediocre at best but a  More

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Over 16 years ago

The city has the North Country Center for Cultural Arts, the being-renovated 1924 Strand Theater, numerous museums including the Museum Campus of the former Plattsburgh  More

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