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Altoona, PA vs Hurricane, WV

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- Hurricane has 7.6% more rainy days than Altoona.
- Hurricane has 9.4% less Sunny Days than Altoona.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Hurricane scores 5.9% better than Altoona
 Altoona, PAHurricane, WVUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4438
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock142106
 Sunny191  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock7022443
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 Hurricane    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

having lived all over the country since 1992, i moved to hurricane from the northern va. D.C. area to get away from the rat race. this town is exaclty what i was  More

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