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Sitka, AK vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 61.6% less rainy days than Sitka.
- Arcata has 108.3% more Sunny Days than Sitka.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 40.7% better than Sitka
 Sitka, AKArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall44  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny84  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low32  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index1.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Sitka    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Sitka is a stunning place that, depending on your definition, can be quite sunny. Sitka had 260 days of sun in 2010 and 228 in 2009 if you count any day the sun comes  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've lived in the three largest communities in SE Alaska for over 25 years and Sitka is by far the best. It is known as the emerald of  More

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Sitka has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth when the skies clear of rain and clouds... If you yearn for a remote island community with plenty of  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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