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Altoona, PA vs Surprise, AZ

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Highlights
- Surprise has 77.4% less rainy days than Altoona.
- Surprise has 57.6% more Sunny Days than Altoona.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Surprise scores 7.4% better than Altoona

Climate
 Altoona, PASurprise, AZUnited States
 Rainfall41938
 Snowfall30028
 Precipitation14532106
 Sunny191301205
 Avg. July High8210686
 Avg. Jan. Low174222
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.87.37
 UV Index3.66.44.3
 Elevation116111752443

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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 Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 10 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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ZIPS IN ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA
16601 16602
ZIPS IN SURPRISE, ARIZONA
85374 85379 85388 85387

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