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Mars, PA vs Altoona, PA

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Highlights
- Altoona has 2.3% more rainy days than Mars.
- Altoona has 16.5% more Sunny Days than Mars.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Altoona scores 0.0% worse than Mars

Climate
 Mars, PAAltoona, PAUnited States
 Rainfall404138
 Snowfall393028
 Precipitation158145106
 Sunny164191205
 Avg. July High828286
 Avg. Jan. Low201722
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.86.87
 UV Index3.53.64.3
 Elevation103711612443

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Reviews for Mars    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

It's a small town but growing. The scenery and weather are nice. The location is just about right. It's not far from Pittsburgh or other cities, towns and activities.  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 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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16601 16602

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