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Port Angeles, WA vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 29.6% more rainy days than Port Angeles.
- Arcata has 31.6% more Sunny Days than Port Angeles.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 10.1% better than Port Angeles
 Port Angeles, WAArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall3  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny133  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low35  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index2.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Port Angeles    21 Reviews

I totally disagree with many of the reviews I’ve read about Port Angeles. I’ve lived here for 18 months now and I absolutely love this town. The weather is awesome, the  More

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PERSPECTIVE: I’m writing as a visitor and ZNOT as an established resident. So, that is my bias. I’ve visited PA five times in the past three years; staying with friends  More

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The only positive thing to say about this town is the nature: the Olympic national park, lake crescent, and others around it are absolutely beautiful!!! But that's more  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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