2025 Compare Cities Climate:
San Diego, CA vs Altoona, PA

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- Altoona has 247.9% more rainy days than San Diego.
- Altoona has 28.2% less Sunny Days than San Diego.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Altoona scores 26.1% worse than San Diego
 San Diego, CAAltoona, PAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4138
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock145106
 Sunny266  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low46  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11612443
Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  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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