Residential electricity prices in Arcata, CA in August 2025 averaged approximately 31.58 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 79% more than the national average rate of 17.62 ¢/kWh (August 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Arcata differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2024 to July 2025 - residential electricity prices in Arcata decreased approximately 0%, from 32.73 ¢/kWh to 32.58 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Arcata in August 2025 averaged 22.14 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 18% less than the national average rate of 26.88 $/Mcf (August 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Arcata natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Arcata natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Arcata (California) increased approximately 23%, from 18.08 $/Mcf (July 2024) to 22.22 $/Mcf (July 2025). [2]
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The city of Arcata (California) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Arcata values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Arcata solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Arcata levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The city of Arcata, CA in Humboldt County has an approximate population of 17,231. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Arcata, CA, or for other information related to utilities in Arcata, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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