2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Arcata, CA vs Rockford, IL

Change Cities
Highlights
- Rockford has 19.3% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Rockford has 7.4% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rockford scores 10.5% worse than Arcata
 Arcata, CARockford, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock116106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock7182443
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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Arcata

Reviews for Rockford    54 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived here my whole life . I love  More

   |    Reply

I was raised in the area and lived here 3/4 of my life. Rockford has definitely made efforts to bring events into the area so there are things to do and they have  More

   |    Reply

Over 6 years ago

Rockford has made great strides in the past 20 years. Downtown used to be a ghost town. Now, there are activities almost every weekend. City government has worked to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Rockford


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.