Altoona, PA has a humid continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters. Average summer temperatures range from the mid-70sF (low 20sC) in July to the low 50sF (low 10sC) in August. Winter temperatures range from the mid-20sF (- low 5sC) in January to around 40F (4.5C) in March. The area receives an average of 36 inches of precipitation annually, mainly from April through September. Snowfall can vary greatly from year to year, but typically ranges between 20 and 30 inches each season. Altoona experiences all four seasons, making it an ideal destination for outdoor recreation throughout the year.
Altoona, Pennsylvania gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Altoona averages 30 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 191 sunny days per year in Altoona. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Altoona gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 145 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30 inches of snow a year