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Altoona, PA vs Jacksonville Beach, FL

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- Jacksonville Beach has 20.1% more rainy days than Altoona.
- Jacksonville Beach has 13.6% more Sunny Days than Altoona.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Jacksonville Beach scores 5.9% better than Altoona
 Altoona, PAJacksonville Beach, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4938
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock112106
 Sunny191  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock102443
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 Jacksonville Beach    8 Reviews

Moved here from Los Angeles. Couldn’t be happier - great climate, great people, low taxes and cost of living. No complaints  More

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Over 15 years ago

Great lifestyle! Residential beach community with one of the lowest chances of receiving a direct hurricane hit along the Florida coastline. You will find fabulous  More

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Over 16 years ago

Never realized how much cooler living by the beach can  More

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