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Altoona, PA vs Alpena, MI

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- Alpena has 28.0% less rainy days than Altoona.
- Alpena has 10.5% less Sunny Days than Altoona.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alpena scores 10.3% worse than Altoona
 Altoona, PAAlpena, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2938
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock147106
 Sunny191  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7986
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.17
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5912443
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 6 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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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 13 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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