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Kelso, WA vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 23.8% less rainy days than Kelso.
- Arcata has 23.2% more Sunny Days than Kelso.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 7.0% better than Kelso
 Kelso, WAArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny142  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low34  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Kelso    3 Reviews

Disclaimer: This was written in 2019. All info subject to change! Kelso is a quieter town, with a lot to offer if you have the money. If you do NOT have money, the  More

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Over 15 years ago

It rains here so much if you have SAD do not move here. If you have allergies not a good place to  More

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Over 15 years ago

It is overcast here a lot and not good if you are  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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