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Altoona, PA vs Calais, ME

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- Calais has 18.7% more rainy days than Altoona.
- Calais has 15.7% less Sunny Days than Altoona.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Calais scores 8.8% worse than Altoona
 Altoona, PACalais, MEUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4838
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock139106
 Sunny191  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7786
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.27
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock462443
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 Calais    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I moved to Calais, Maine approximately 5 years ago and am currently trying to sell the home I own and move from the area. I have never lived in a place with such a  More

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Over 19 years ago

Snow from early October to late  More

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