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El Paso, TX vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 351.0% more rainy days than El Paso.
- Arcata has 41.1% less Sunny Days than El Paso.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 5.0% worse than El Paso
 El Paso, TXArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall3  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny297  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low31  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index6.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for El Paso    75 Reviews

El Paso has been my home for the majority of my life. I have raised a family here, and have most of my relatives here in town. Through the years, I have noticed how EP  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in El Paso most of my life, over 40 yrs! I think this city has grown too much and the crime is growing with it. It is a dirty city and people don't care where  More

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El Paso Texas might not be a mega-metropolis with the New York and LA style entertainment, but here are some Pros about this bi-national, multi-cultural mid-sized city.   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 12 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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