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Truckee, CA vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- Arcata has 47.0% more rainy days than Truckee.
- Arcata has 28.6% less Sunny Days than Truckee.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 18.8% better than Truckee
 Truckee, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall314638
 Snowfall168128
 Precipitation77124106
 Sunny245175205
 Avg. July High836586
 Avg. Jan. Low144122
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.47.67
 UV Index554.3
 Elevation5817232443
Reviews for Truckee    3 Reviews

I came to Truckee California about a month prior to this Covid-19 pandemic, to relocate here. Due to this unfortunate circumstance I was temporarily laid off  More

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I moved to Truckee with my soon-to-be ex-wife and two sons in June 2012 and left Truckee in June 2015 with only my sons. My wife got drawn into what I later learned  More

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Yes, it costs more to live in California. And you don't get paid more necessarily if you live in the mountains- but there are some great jobs here if you have the right  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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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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