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Amherst, WI vs Altoona, PA

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Highlights
- Altoona has 23.3% more rainy days than Amherst.
- Altoona has 2.7% more Sunny Days than Amherst.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Altoona scores 4.6% better than Amherst

Climate
 Amherst, WIAltoona, PAUnited States
 Rainfall334138
 Snowfall463028
 Precipitation116145106
 Sunny186191205
 Avg. July High818286
 Avg. Jan. Low71722
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.56.87
 UV Index3.23.64.3
 Elevation105011612443

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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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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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ZIPS IN AMHERST, WISCONSIN
54405
ZIPS IN ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA
16601 16602

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