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Mount Shasta, CA vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- Arcata has 13.3% more rainy days than Mount Shasta.
- Arcata has 23.6% less Sunny Days than Mount Shasta.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 8.6% better than Mount Shasta

Climate
 Mount Shasta, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall414638
 Snowfall59128
 Precipitation96124106
 Sunny229175205
 Avg. July High876586
 Avg. Jan. Low264122
 Comfort Index (higher=better)77.67
 UV Index3.254.3
 Elevation3586232443

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Reviews for Mount Shasta    2 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I have lived here for 4 years. Though I love the beauty of the mountain and the surrounding wilderness, I find Mount Shasta very difficult to live in. Food is about 20%  More

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I have lived in Siskiyou County for 24 years and Mount Shasta is by far the most enjoyable place I have lived thus far. It is a very tolerant community and culturally  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 10 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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ZIPS IN MOUNT SHASTA, CALIFORNIA
96067
ZIPS IN ARCATA, CALIFORNIA
95521 95549

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