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Altoona, PA vs Boone, NC

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- Boone has 24.8% more rainy days than Altoona.
- Boone has 6.8% more Sunny Days than Altoona.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Boone scores 2.9% better than Altoona
 Altoona, PABoone, NCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5138
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock138106
 Sunny191  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7886
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock32182443
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 5 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 Boone    15 Reviews

Not sure where they got the rents from. Maybe not updated as there is nowhere to rent in Boone. Unless a student and they are paying $1000+ for 1 bedroom/bath shared  More

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Over 11 years ago

Boone and the High Country's climate is unique to North Carolina and the Southeast. It's cool summers and snowy winters are much more comparable to places much farther  More

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The area is beautiful - living in the Blue Ridge Mountains is gorgeous. But .. the views don't pay the bills. Housing is overpriced. You are better off living  More

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