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Allentown, PA vs Schenectady, NY

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Highlights
- Schenectady has 13.1% less rainy days than Allentown.
- Schenectady has 11.9% less Sunny Days than Allentown.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Schenectady scores 5.6% worse than Allentown
 Allentown, PASchenectady, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4138
 Snowfall29  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock137106
 Sunny201  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock2432443
Reviews for Allentown    25 Reviews

Winter in Allentown is alright, mild temperatures, there isn't much snow but there are some nearby ski resorts with artificial snow. In the summer there are some fun  More

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do you like cold and snow? Allentown may not be the coldest place in the country but it gets very cold and the winter feels endless...arctic blast after another and  More

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Over 10 years ago

This is a beautiful place, kept clean by weekly street sweeping. A multitude of parks exist including the exceptional Rose Garden and sports fields, and people use them  More

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Reviews for Schenectady    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Schenectady for more than two decades, not necessarily by choice up until now. The city looks like it's growing and developing downtown, which is a very  More

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Over 16 years ago

WE have been looking in Schenectady for a few years. We have stayed at the Parker INN a few times in the Presidential Suite. It has what we want. City atmosphere, but  More

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Over 17 years ago

shenectady is a great place to start businesses as well as providing affordable  More

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