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Chester, CA vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 13.0% more rainy days than Chester.
- Arcata has 28.0% less Sunny Days than Chester.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 13.4% better than Chester
 Chester, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall121  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny243  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index5.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Chester    2 Reviews

Do not stop in Plumas County CA! If the adage "come on vacation stay on probation" isn't familiar it soon will be. Remember this warning & remove Plumas County from  More

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Over 16 years ago

Chester is located on the shores of Lake Almanor, a popular summer recfration spot for Sacramento Valley residents to get out of the  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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