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Altoona, PA vs Boston, MA

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Highlights
- Boston has 16.5% more rainy days than Altoona.
- Boston has 4.7% more Sunny Days than Altoona.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Boston scores 1.5% better than Altoona

Climate
 Altoona, PABoston, MAUnited States
 Rainfall414738
 Snowfall304828
 Precipitation145130106
 Sunny191200205
 Avg. July High828286
 Avg. Jan. Low171922
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.86.97
 UV Index3.63.44.3
 Elevation1161462443

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Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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Reviews for Boston    122 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

health care in the country, plenty of jobs, gorgeous architecture, cool neighborhoods, lots of great restaurants, and always something to do. The beautiful coast, the  More

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I've lived in/near Boston my whole life almost. It has many pros such as a big city feel, extremely safe, reliable train transportation, great food. However any pro  More

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I moved to MA from the country of Georgia in eastern Europe. Then traveled quite a bit in the U.S. Boston definitely has its own flavor. Suburbs offer okay schools,  More

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ZIPS IN ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA
16601 16602
ZIPS IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
02124, 02128, 02135, 02130, 02127, 02125, 02136, 02131, 02115, 02126, 30 total

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