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Portsmouth, VA vs Altoona, PA

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Highlights
- Altoona has 14.1% less rainy days than Portsmouth.
- Altoona has 12.0% less Sunny Days than Portsmouth.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Altoona scores 8.1% worse than Portsmouth
Climate
 Portsmouth, VAAltoona, PAUnited States
 Rainfall474138
 Snowfall53028
 Precipitation115145106
 Sunny217191205
 Avg. July High888286
 Avg. Jan. Low331722
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.46.87
 UV Index4.33.64.3
 Elevation1011612443

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Reviews for Portsmouth    4 Reviews
Brenda L. · Portsmouth, VA
answer to question about paper mills
Over 9 years ago

I have lived in Westhaven neighborhood in Portsmouth for 23 yrs. I have never smelled a paper mill in Portsmouth. I grew up in MA about a mile from one, so I know what  More

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harry · Portsmouth, VA
location
Over 14 years ago

Housing not always  More

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Audrey · Fort Myers, FL
Question: Are there any paper mills in the Portsmo
Over 16 years ago

Does anyone living near Portsmouth, VA smell a paper  More

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Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews
Phyllis · Altoona, PA
Reflections on Altoona...
Over 4 years ago

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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RICHARD · Seattle, WA
Climate
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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RICHARD · Seattle, WA
Altoona has a good location
Over 4 years ago

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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