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El Paso, TX vs Altoona, PA

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- Altoona has 299.0% more rainy days than El Paso.
- Altoona has 35.7% less Sunny Days than El Paso.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Altoona scores 15.0% worse than El Paso
 El Paso, TXAltoona, PAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4138
 Snowfall3  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock145106
 Sunny297  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low31  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index6.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11612443
Reviews for El Paso    75 Reviews

El Paso has been my home for the majority of my life. I have raised a family here, and have most of my relatives here in town. Through the years, I have noticed how EP  More

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Over 3 years ago

I lived in El Paso most of my life, over 40 yrs! I think this city has grown too much and the crime is growing with it. It is a dirty city and people don't care where  More

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El Paso Texas might not be a mega-metropolis with the New York and LA style entertainment, but here are some Pros about this bi-national, multi-cultural mid-sized city.   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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