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Oxnard, CA vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 200.7% more rainy days than Oxnard.
- Arcata has 36.6% less Sunny Days than Oxnard.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 16.5% worse than Oxnard
 Oxnard, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny276  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low46  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Oxnard    28 Reviews

Hey folks, it’s Bob, back with an update since my review 3 years ago. I’m finally leaving CA , but I thought it would be nice to give an update and review some  More

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Over 9 years ago

But Oxnard takes the cake hands down. In reply to BOB. A real person living there in Oxnard. My reply to you is I hear you there. The one thing you didn't mention (  More

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1 Jan 95 LA Times interview / witness Andy Medvigy (Convicted 911 Bluebell St felony ARSON, felony BURGLARY Stephen Andrew Medvigy, aka Thermopolis, WY FIREMAN  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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