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San Diego, CA vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 293.2% more rainy days than San Diego.
- Arcata has 34.2% less Sunny Days than San Diego.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 17.4% worse than San Diego
 San Diego, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny266  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low46  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  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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