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Fairbanks, AK vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- Arcata has 293.2% more rainy days than Fairbanks.
- Arcata has 12.9% more Sunny Days than Fairbanks.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 49.0% better than Fairbanks
 Fairbanks, AKArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall61  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low-15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Fairbanks    20 Reviews

I have lived in the Fairbanks area for about 25 years and have become very comfortable with the community and the lifestyle here. That said, retirement is fast  More

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Over 15 years ago

Comments about Fairbanks, both positive and negative, are of interest to me. Was in Fairbanks this past March [and north on Cleary Summit] and fell in love with the  More

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Over 16 years ago

I came to Alaska 15 years ago on an adventure and first lived in Juneau, which I LOVED and then moved to Eagle River, which I loved and now live in Fairbanks! I do not  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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