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Westwood, CA vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 11.4% more rainy days than Westwood.
- Arcata has 28.0% less Sunny Days than Westwood.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 13.4% better than Westwood
 Westwood, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall121  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny243  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Westwood    4 Reviews

On your information for Westwood ca, you have mixed information for two different places. There is the city of Westwood in LA county and the Town of Westwood in Lassen  More

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Over 18 years ago

very high cost of  More

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Over 20 years ago

Great place for movies, restaurants, shopping and parks. So much to do - very vibrant atmosphere. Lots of different cultures (especially from the Middle and Far East)  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 12 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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