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Pensacola, FL vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 28.6% less rainy days than Pensacola.
- Arcata has 21.9% less Sunny Days than Pensacola.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 8.6% better than Pensacola
 Pensacola, FLArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny224  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low42  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index5.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Pensacola    72 Reviews

I grew up in Pcola and moved away after hurricane Ivan over a decade ago. I have recently moved back and was shocked to see the rate of decline it has endured over the  More

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I've lived here for almost 30 years and love it! Good size town but not a big city still plenty to do in downtown's really come alive in the last 10 years. Plus we have  More

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I came here to visit and never left! The American Planning Association named downtown Pensacola "Florida's Greatest Place" after a popular vote and Palafox Street was  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 12 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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