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Altoona, PA vs Oakland, CA

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- Oakland has 42.0% less rainy days than Altoona.
- Oakland has 36.6% more Sunny Days than Altoona.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oakland scores 27.9% better than Altoona
 Altoona, PAOakland, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock67106
 Sunny191  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7286
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock432443
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 6 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 Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 5 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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