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Orem, UT vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 159.9% more rainy days than Orem.
- Arcata has 21.5% less Sunny Days than Orem.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 5.6% better than Orem
 Orem, UTArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall42  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny223  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low21  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index4.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Orem    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Great city, great people, and amazing opportunities.  More

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Over 3 years ago

I would like to take a second and give some compliments were compliments are deserved. There is often so little time to simple recognize the good that people do. In a  More

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The closeness to the mountains, many parks and trails make this place such a beautiful area to be in. The people are so friendly. The food options are so diverse and  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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