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Whitefish, MT vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 150.0% more rainy days than Whitefish.
- Arcata has 15.9% more Sunny Days than Whitefish.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 22.6% better than Whitefish
 Whitefish, MTArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall73  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny151  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low16  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index3.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Whitefish    3 Reviews

I love Whitefish! While I love Whitefish, I worry about the future. Whitefish has been a wonderful place to live for years. People are friendly & you know everyone.   More

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Whitefish is a resort town with a resort tax, cleaner and better managed that neighboring Kalispell, but also more expensive to live in. Still, if you're from a more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Whitefish is a small resort town, close to Glacier National Park. Lots of activities in summer and winter. A great place for kids. The schools are great too.   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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