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Arcata, CA vs Santa Ynez, CA

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- Santa Ynez has 55.4% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Santa Ynez has 64.0% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Santa Ynez scores 13.2% better than Arcata
 Arcata, CASanta Ynez, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2138
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock42106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.67
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6072443
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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