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Wichita, KS vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- Arcata has 35.7% more rainy days than Wichita.
- Arcata has 20.8% less Sunny Days than Wichita.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 5.6% better than Wichita
 Wichita, KSArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall13  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny221  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index4.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Wichita    58 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful  More

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I grew up there. Here's the good, bad and ugly. First the bad- the worst thing about this place is the weather. It absolutely sucks all year. It's windy and freezing 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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