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La Quinta, CA vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 1,293.9% more rainy days than La Quinta.
- Arcata has 34.9% less Sunny Days than La Quinta.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 2.7% better than La Quinta
 La Quinta, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny269  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for La Quinta    5 Reviews

I've lived here nearly 15 years. Life in La Quinta is special. No, it's not like at the coast. Here, it's relaxed. You can enjoy beautiful blue skies nearly 350 days out  More

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My wife and I have lived in La Quinta, CA for 16 years. Over these years we've seen a tremendous amount of development, which on the one hand has improved shopping and  More

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Over 17 years ago

The positive: - Winter days are great at around 75ºF. - Abundant sunshine. - New infrastructure. - Landscaped greenery & water features. - It's not overly crowded &  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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