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Sparks, NV vs Altoona, PA

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Highlights
- Altoona has 408.8% more rainy days than Sparks.
- Altoona has 24.5% less Sunny Days than Sparks.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Altoona scores 10.5% worse than Sparks

Climate
 Sparks, NVAltoona, PAUnited States
 Rainfall84138
 Snowfall193028
 Precipitation51145106
 Sunny253191205
 Avg. July High918286
 Avg. Jan. Low241722
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.66.87
 UV Index5.13.64.3
 Elevation441311612443

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Reviews for Sparks    14 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Nice place to live. Lots of events, recreation, and  More

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LOVE it! Fifth generation Reno/Sparks native. Paternal great grandparents born and raised in Reno. Sparks has an old fashioned home town feeling. I love Sparks! Great  More

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Over 16 years ago

Do not listen to the Californian. Sparks has all 4 seasons. It does snow here but the snow is very wet and melts quickly and it does not snow six months out of the year.  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 SPARKS, NEVADA
89436 89431 89434
ZIPS IN ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA
16601 16602

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