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Alpena, MI vs Altoona, PA

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- Altoona has 38.9% more rainy days than Alpena.
- Altoona has 11.7% more Sunny Days than Alpena.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Altoona scores 11.5% better than Alpena
 Alpena, MIAltoona, PAUnited States
 Rainfall294138
 Snowfall743028
 Precipitation147145106
 Sunny171191205
 Avg. July High798286
 Avg. Jan. Low121722
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.16.87
 UV Index3.43.64.3
 Elevation59111612443
Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 11 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  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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