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Roanoke Rapids, NC vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 0.4% more rainy days than Roanoke Rapids.
- Arcata has 16.3% less Sunny Days than Roanoke Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 1.3% better than Roanoke Rapids
 Roanoke Rapids, NCArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny209  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low30  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index4.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Roanoke Rapids    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

This is a inexpensive housing market but you should seek an experience property manager before investing here. Roanoke Rapids is a great place to invest, we have a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Well, I lived here for five years. When you first arrive the smell of the paper mill will overwhelm you. The paper mill is one of the biggest employers there. After a  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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