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Ferndale, WA vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 23.3% more rainy days than Ferndale.
- Arcata has 10.1% more Sunny Days than Ferndale.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 5.6% better than Ferndale
 Ferndale, WAArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall8  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny159  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low34  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index2.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Ferndale    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Ferndale is expensive. Its a great place, next to the ocean, safe, close to local Bellingham nightlife, lots of scenery and parks but it's just too unaffordable. I'm a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Our property taxes went up 45% this year. Guess we shouldn't have weeded the yard or mowed the lawn! Gas prices are 40 cents per gallon higher than the national  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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