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Charlottesville, VA vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- Arcata has 1.5% more rainy days than Charlottesville.
- Arcata has 20.1% less Sunny Days than Charlottesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 1.3% better than Charlottesville

Climate
 Charlottesville, VAArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall454638
 Snowfall15128
 Precipitation108124106
 Sunny219175205
 Avg. July High866586
 Avg. Jan. Low264122
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.57.67
 UV Index4.554.3
 Elevation466232443

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Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 3 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 3 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  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 10 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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ZIPS IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
22903 22901 22902
ZIPS IN ARCATA, CALIFORNIA
95521 95549

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