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Bangor, ME vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 8.5% more rainy days than Bangor.
- Arcata has 1.1% less Sunny Days than Bangor.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 18.8% better than Bangor
 Bangor, MEArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall69  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny177  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low7  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Bangor    14 Reviews

I have lived just outside of Bangor for four years. I came from the Seattle area and have lived in several states. I love it here. I have found people to be very  More

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I have never lived anyplace and been as much of an outcast and a social pariah as I have been in Bangor ME. I have lived here for 4yrs. and have been met with contempt  More

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Over 7 years ago

DONT'E WAS BULLIED BY SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS IN SCHOOL AND WAS BULLIED BY NUMEROUS TEACHERS THROUGHOUT HIS SCHOOL YEARS IN THE BANGOR SCHOOL  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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