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Clarion, PA vs Altoona, PA

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- Altoona has 12.1% less rainy days than Clarion.
- Altoona has 17.2% more Sunny Days than Clarion.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Altoona scores 3.0% better than Clarion
 Clarion, PAAltoona, PAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4138
 Snowfall41  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock145106
 Sunny163  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low16  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11612443
Reviews for Clarion    3 Reviews

Clarion is a wonderful little town with historic buildings, a real Main Street, Town Square Park and traditions the whole family can be involved in. ALF is Autumn  More

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Over 19 years ago

Clarion is a small town with the advantage of having a university and Cook Forest. Through these two sources there are some cultural activities. However outdoor  More

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Over 19 years ago

Is there anything to do here? Quaint small town--IF the store fronts weren't empty. Too small, housing seems expensive for the local job market. Autumn Leaf Festival  More

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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 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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