Altoona, PA Weather
Altoona, PA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 81.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 18.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Altoona is 42.69 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.41 Inches.
Weather Data
Current Conditions
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Overcast, 51°F | Humidity: 80% | Dewpoint: 45°F |
| Wind Speed: SW 6.9 MPH (6 KT) | Heat Index: 51°F | ||
| Barometer: 29.90 in. | Wind Chill: 48°F |
Weather Forecast
 | Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. | |
| Lo: 39°F | ||
 | Hi: 51°F | Thanksgiving day: Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. |
| Lo: 35°F | ||
 | Hi: 40°F | Friday: Cloudy. Snow showers likely...Mainly in the morning. Little or no additional snow accumulation. Cooler with highs around 40. West winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. |
| Lo: 31°F | ||
 | Hi: 41°F | Saturday: Mostly cloudy in the morning...Then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. |
| Lo: 31°F | ||
 | Hi: 49°F | Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. |
| Lo: 35°F | ||
| Hi: 49°F | Monday: Partly sunny in the morning...Then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. |
| Lo: 35°F | ||
 | Hi: 45°F | Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 40s. |
| Lo: 35°F |
Moon, Sunrise and Sunset
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Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous Moon | Civil Twilight: 6:40 AM EST |
Sunrise: 7:10 AM EST |
| Sunset: 4:49 PM EST |
Civil Twilight: 5:19 PM EST |
Normal Climate
Normal Temperatures
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max °F | 34.8 | 38.2 | 47.5 | 60.2 | 70.6 | 78.5 | 81.9 | 80.7 | 74.0 | 62.9 | 51.0 | 39.3 | 60.0 |
| Mean °F | 26.5 | 29.1 | 37.5 | 48.9 | 59.0 | 67.2 | 71.1 | 69.8 | 63.3 | 51.9 | 42.1 | 31.5 | 49.8 |
| Min °F | 18.2 | 19.9 | 27.5 | 37.6 | 47.4 | 55.9 | 60.3 | 58.8 | 52.5 | 40.9 | 33.1 | 23.6 | 39.6 |
Normal Precipitation
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inch | 2.79 | 2.61 | 3.64 | 3.67 | 4.41 | 4.28 | 4.03 | 3.25 | 4.04 | 3.38 | 3.66 | 2.93 | 42.69 |
