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Worcester, MA vs Altoona, PA

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- Altoona has 15.7% less rainy days than Worcester.
- Altoona has 3.0% less Sunny Days than Worcester.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Altoona scores 1.5% better than Worcester
 Worcester, MAAltoona, PAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4138
 Snowfall51  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock145106
 Sunny197  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11612443
Reviews for Worcester    11 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I don't understand why your statistics say there aren't any Hispanics/Latinos in Worcester. I'm Puerto Rican, and I grew up there. There are plenty of Latin people all  More

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Over 13 years ago

Great healthcare statewide, not just in  More

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Though I don't live there, Worcester is a first class bargain for a great first class education! Worcester has at least 10 great colleges and universities in this city,  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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