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Arcata, CA vs Silver City, NM

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- Silver City has 62.4% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Silver City has 68.6% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Silver City scores 6.6% better than Arcata
 Arcata, CASilver City, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock68106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.17
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock59352443
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 Silver City    13 Reviews

I bought here 1 year ago and live in the historical downtown. Crime is not a problem for us but we know crime happens here though the city is very tight knit about  More

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Over 1 years ago

Never been here but like looking for small towns to consider living in. Quite sadly they all seem to have the highest crime rates both violent and property crime. Where  More

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We moved to SC about a year ago. People are genuinely friendly-we actually have dinner in each other’s homes in our neighborhood. Historic downtown is quirky and fun  More

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