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Altoona, PA vs Santa Maria, CA

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Highlights
- Santa Maria has 59.5% less rainy days than Altoona.
- Santa Maria has 46.6% more Sunny Days than Altoona.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Santa Maria scores 29.4% better than Altoona

Climate
 Altoona, PASanta Maria, CAUnited States
 Rainfall411738
 Snowfall30028
 Precipitation14546106
 Sunny191280205
 Avg. July High827686
 Avg. Jan. Low173922
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.88.87
 UV Index3.65.74.3
 Elevation11612172443

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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 Santa Maria    12 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I live in Orcutt which is a town of around 35,000 on the south side of Santa Maria. Santa Maria has, as everyone has noted, the best climate in the world. It never  More

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I have lived in Santa Maria / Orcutt for several years, but it is time to leave. I have no issues with the weather. Our climate is mild and comfortable with no extremes.  More

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The weather is very mild without a huge temperature change with the seasons. The winters are chilly but not cold and the summers are warm but not hot. Of course there  More

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ZIPS IN ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA
16601 16602
ZIPS IN SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
93458 93454

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