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Bigfork, MT vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 100.0% more rainy days than Bigfork.
- Arcata has 15.9% more Sunny Days than Bigfork.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 20.6% better than Bigfork
 Bigfork, MTArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall55  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny151  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index3.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Bigfork    5 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Artist village drawing pre-retirement and retirement individuals to the valley surrounded by the Swan Mountain Range. Provides boating on the largest fresh water lake  More

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With the 2008 statistics in from our MLS, now is a good time for a recap of 2008. Though we are not suffering the identical market conditions of the large  More

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With the 2008 statistics in from our MLS, now is a good time for a recap of 2008. Though we are not suffering the identical market conditions of the large  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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