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Arcata weather essentials

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May
57°F 13°C
43°F 6°C
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Jun
60°F 15°C
45°F 7°C
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Jul
61°F 16°C
48°F 8°C
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Aug
61°F 16°C
49°F 9°C
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Sep
62°F 16°C
46°F 7°C
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Oct
60°F 15°C
42°F 5°C
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Arcata Community Forest
Ollie #1 of 6 attractions in Arcata
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
A beautiful 600-acre forest of small redwoods and ferns.
Attraction type  Beaches; Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Natural History Museums
Distance  2.3 miles from city center
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Humboldt State University Natural History Museum
Ollie #2 of 6 attractions in Arcata
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Natural history museum known for its fine collection of fossils and its special programs tailored for kids.
Attraction type  Natural History Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
Mad River Hatchery
Ollie #3 of 6 attractions in Arcata
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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North Coast Adventure Centers
Ollie #4 of 6 attractions in Arcata
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
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Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Clam Beach County Park
Ollie #5 of 6 attractions in Arcata
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  State Parks
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Los Bagels
Ollie #6 of 6 attractions in Arcata
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Specialty Shops
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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