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Essex Junction, VT vs Altoona, PA

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- Altoona has 1.2% more rainy days than Essex Junction.
- Altoona has 18.6% more Sunny Days than Essex Junction.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Altoona scores 9.7% better than Essex Junction
 Essex Junction, VTAltoona, PAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4138
 Snowfall80  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock145106
 Sunny161  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low9  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11612443
Reviews for Essex Junction    1 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

Having lived there for a year as a student I can vouch that while the winters are a little intense all the other factors make up for it. Being only ten minutes or so  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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