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Watertown, SD vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 95.7% more rainy days than Watertown.
- Arcata has 16.3% less Sunny Days than Watertown.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 15.2% better than Watertown
 Watertown, SDArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall38  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny209  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low2  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Watertown    5 Reviews

Let me start by saying that I've lived all over the US and spent 3 years in Watertown. On the positive side, Watertown has a lot to offer for a town of 22,000 people.   More

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Many lakes with in driving distances and many public hunting areas but if your looking for the night life its not here this is a small town  More

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Watertown in general has alot of old people, if your in Downtown and watch cars go by it seems as though every other car has a elderly person in it. But apart from all  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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