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Torrance, CA vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- Arcata has 233.3% more rainy days than Torrance.
- Arcata has 37.3% less Sunny Days than Torrance.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 19.1% worse than Torrance
 Torrance, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny279  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low48  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index6.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Torrance    15 Reviews

I'll admit it, I'm biased. So, I can't say what's a lot or a little without outside sources for the most part. I was born and raised in Torrance. I've lived here for 20+  More

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I have lived in Torrance for 19 years. I was fortunate enough to move here before housing prices skyrocketed in the early 2000's. I live in the middle of Torrance and as  More

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Over 10 years ago

Due to global warming, the climate has gotten warmer longer.  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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