2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Lynchburg, VA vs Altoona, PA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Altoona has 3.6% less rainy days than Lynchburg.
- Altoona has 12.4% less Sunny Days than Lynchburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Altoona scores 9.3% worse than Lynchburg
 Lynchburg, VAAltoona, PAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4138
 Snowfall14  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock145106
 Sunny218  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low25  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index4.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11612443
Reviews for Lynchburg    30 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Lynchburg, VA, absolutely SUCKS. I'm a native Lynchburger. I moved away when I was 5 & came back when I was 13. These people can't drive to save their lives. They don't  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

There is much that I like about Lynchburg. The scenery is pretty, lots of historic architecture, well mannered Southerners. But, it is dominated by Jerry Falwell's  More

   |    Reply

I have lived in Lynchburg for twenty years and I am very happy  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lynchburg

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Altoona


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.