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Gettysburg, PA vs Altoona, PA

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Highlights
- Altoona has 5.1% less rainy days than Gettysburg.
- Altoona has 2.1% less Sunny Days than Gettysburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Altoona scores 5.6% worse than Gettysburg

Climate
 Gettysburg, PAAltoona, PAUnited States
 Rainfall434138
 Snowfall253028
 Precipitation119145106
 Sunny195191205
 Avg. July High868286
 Avg. Jan. Low211722
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.26.87
 UV Index4.23.64.3
 Elevation53511612443

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Reviews for Gettysburg    2 Reviews

I would like to move to gettysburg my problem is I do not drive on a fixed income so i' looking for affordable housing and public  More

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Over 15 years ago

Tourism is just about the only industry in Gettysburg. It also tends to be a retirement destination for those who have lived in nearby larger cities. Therefore, the cost  More

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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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ZIPS IN GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17325
ZIPS IN ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA
16601 16602

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