City of Arcata

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City of Arcata

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The city of Arcata, incorporated in 1858, is located on California's redwood coast, approximately 760 miles north of Los Angeles and 275 miles north of San Fancisco. The nearest seaport is Eureka, five miles south on Humboldt Bay. Arcata is the home of Humboldt State University.

Arcata has had a history of moderate but consistent growth. The rate of population growth has been somewhat below the state average but faster than that of Humboldt County.

Arcata's weather is typical of the northern California coast, with mild summers and cool, wet winters. It rarely freezes in the winter and it is rarely hot in the summer. Annual average rainfall is over 40 inches, with 80% of that amount falling in the six month period of November through April. The minimum average annual temperature is 59.5 degrees F in July. Humidity averages between 72 and 87 degrees. Prevailing winds are from the north, and average 5 mph.

Arata's downtown shopping district includes a wide variety of retail stores, service related businesses and financial institutions. Sunny Brae Centre, Uniontown Shopping Center, Valley West Shopping Center and other neighborhood shopping areas serve a variety of consumer needs.

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Arcata. Please visit our website for more information about our great city.

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City of Arcata

The city of Arcata, incorporated in 1858, is located on California's redwood coast, approximately 760 miles north of Los Angeles and 275 miles north of San Fancisco. The nearest seaport is Eureka, five miles south on Humboldt Bay. Arcata is the home of Humboldt State University.

Arcata has had a history of moderate but consistent growth. The rate of population growth has been somewhat below the state average but faster than that of Humboldt County.

Arcata's weather is typical of the northern California coast, with mild summers and cool, wet winters. It rarely freezes in the winter and it is rarely hot in the summer. Annual average rainfall is over 40 inches, with 80% of that amount falling in the six month period of November through April. The minimum average annual temperature is 59.5 degrees F in July. Humidity averages between 72 and 87 degrees. Prevailing winds are from the north, and average 5 mph.

Arata's downtown shopping district includes a wide variety of retail stores, service related businesses and financial institutions. Sunny Brae Centre, Uniontown Shopping Center, Valley West Shopping Center and other neighborhood shopping areas serve a variety of consumer needs.

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Arcata. Please visit our website for more information about our great city.