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Altoona, PA vs Calais, ME

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Highlights
- Calais has 18.7% more rainy days than Altoona.
- Calais has 15.7% less Sunny Days than Altoona.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Calais scores 8.8% worse than Altoona

Climate
 Altoona, PACalais, MEUnited States
 Rainfall414838
 Snowfall307728
 Precipitation145139106
 Sunny191161205
 Avg. July High827786
 Avg. Jan. Low17922
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.86.27
 UV Index3.62.94.3
 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 Calais    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I moved to Calais, Maine approximately 5 years ago and am currently trying to sell the home I own and move from the area. I have never lived in a place with such a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Snow from early October to late  More

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ZIPS IN ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA
16601 16602
ZIPS IN CALAIS, MAINE
04619

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