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Port Ludlow, WA vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 95.7% more rainy days than Port Ludlow.
- Arcata has 8.7% more Sunny Days than Port Ludlow.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 4.1% better than Port Ludlow
 Port Ludlow, WAArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny161  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low36  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Port Ludlow    5 Reviews

We spent five years looking within a 90 drive from Seattle. We retired in PL two years ago. I have lived in Asia, up and down the East Coast of the US and in CA. We  More

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love Port Ludlow! It is the best. however, master plan community is primarily retirees that are discretionary buyers and live in denial of the reality of our current  More

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No place is perfect, in fact very few are. But if we want the most drinkable water, cleanest air, and beautiful view. Stand back, this could be the place for you. We  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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