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Altoona, PA vs Reading, PA

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Highlights
- Reading has 9.8% more rainy days than Altoona.
- Reading has 6.3% more Sunny Days than Altoona.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Reading scores 5.9% better than Altoona

Climate
 Altoona, PAReading, PAUnited States
 Rainfall414538
 Snowfall301828
 Precipitation145113106
 Sunny191203205
 Avg. July High828586
 Avg. Jan. Low172122
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.87.27
 UV Index3.63.84.3
 Elevation11612562443

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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 4 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 Reading    15 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 10 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 11 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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ZIPS IN ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA
16601 16602
ZIPS IN READING, PENNSYLVANIA
19601 19604 19602 19611

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