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Augusta, ME vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 5.3% more rainy days than Augusta.
- Arcata has 13.8% less Sunny Days than Augusta.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 16.9% better than Augusta
 Augusta, MEArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall67  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny203  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low8  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index2.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Augusta    8 Reviews

We spent 1 year in Augusta. It is probably the cutest Capitol city that I have ever visited in the US. That being said, it has a dark underbelly and a ruthless drug  More

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Over 15 years ago

Winter in Maine usually starts in November, occasionally in October and lasts until March, sometimes April. Although last year was unusually mild, most folks around  More

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I've been living in Augusta for about 9 months now. Moved here from New Orleans. I should be moving out in a few months; I seriously considered staying in Augusta  More

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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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