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Altoona, PA vs Columbia, MO

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Highlights
- Columbia has 8.4% more rainy days than Altoona.
- Columbia has 0.5% more Sunny Days than Altoona.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Columbia scores 5.9% better than Altoona

Climate
 Altoona, PAColumbia, MOUnited States
 Rainfall414438
 Snowfall301628
 Precipitation145110106
 Sunny191192205
 Avg. July High828886
 Avg. Jan. Low172122
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.87.27
 UV Index3.64.44.3
 Elevation11617092443

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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 Columbia    41 Reviews

If you are an active person and love to be outdoors and go to college sporting events, Columbia is a great place to live! I run and bike and go to Mizzou events a lot. I  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've live in CoMo for 20 yrs. NOT sure about this state of the art water park??!! There are great parks but nothing else for families. NO zoo, museum, and definitely no  More

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I lived there for a year and hated every minute. Columbia reminded me of the San Francisco of the Midwest. It is overrun with homeless people. Law enforcement is  More

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ZIPS IN ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA
16601 16602
ZIPS IN COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
65203 65202 65201 65215

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