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Arcata, CA vs Sitka, AK

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- Sitka has 160.4% more rainy days than Arcata.
- Sitka has 52.0% less Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sitka scores 28.9% worse than Arcata
 Arcata, CASitka, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock12038
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock236106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6186
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.47
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock332443
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 Sitka    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Sitka is a stunning place that, depending on your definition, can be quite sunny. Sitka had 260 days of sun in 2010 and 228 in 2009 if you count any day the sun comes  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've lived in the three largest communities in SE Alaska for over 25 years and Sitka is by far the best. It is known as the emerald of  More

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Sitka has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth when the skies clear of rain and clouds... If you yearn for a remote island community with plenty of  More

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