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Altoona, PA vs Medford, NY

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- Medford has 17.4% more rainy days than Altoona.
- Medford has 9.4% more Sunny Days than Altoona.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Medford scores 5.9% better than Altoona
 Altoona, PAMedford, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4838
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock111106
 Sunny191  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock892443
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 Medford    4 Reviews

While the area is higher cost than other parts of the country, there are tons of restaurants, malls all within a short driving distance. Very little public  More

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Over 18 years ago

Nice place to live. taxes are high  More

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Over 18 years ago

Middle class town. Very nice climate. All 4 seasons. None of which are too  More

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