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Arcata, CA vs Port Orford, OR

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- Port Orford has 90.9% more rainy days than Arcata.
- Port Orford has 12.6% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Port Orford scores 2.6% worse than Arcata
 Arcata, CAPort Orford, ORUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock8838
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock150106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6886
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock622443
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 Port Orford    1 Reviews

Beautiful area if you love the outdoors. Lots of old hippies and retired people. Strong environmental movement in the area working on saving forests and rivers. Not  More

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