Altoona, PA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions (16601)
Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 46°F
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Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 46°F
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Point Forecast at a Glance
Week Ahead Summary
Temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 60°F to 71°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 5 days.
Climate Context
This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°F above the historical average for October. Normal highs for this period are around 62°F with lows around 40°F.
This Date in Weather History
1988 - Late afternoon thunderstorms produced severe weather in southwestern Lower Michigan and northern Indiana. One thunderstorm spawned a tornado north of Nappanee IN which caused half a million dollars damage. Six cities in California reported record high temperatures for the date. The afternoon high of 100 degrees at Red Bluff CA was the latest such reading of record for so late in the autumn season.
More on this and other weather history
Altoona 7 Day Weather Forecast Details
Thursday Oct 16
Day: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Night: Areas of frost after 3am. Clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 3 to 9 mph.
Friday Oct 17
Day: Widespread frost before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Oct 18
Day: A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A chance of rain showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Oct 19
Day: A chance of rain showers before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Oct 20
Day: Rain showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday Oct 21
Day: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Oct 22
Day: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sun & Moon Monthly
Sunrise 7:26 AM
Sunset 6:33 PM
Last Light 7:01 PM
Moonset 4:29 PM
Contiguous United States Extremes
Wed's High Temperature
96 at Rio Grande Village, TX
Wed's Low Temperature
17 at 11 Miles West-northwest Of Augusta, MT
Weather Folklore
Clouds upon the hills, if rising, do not bring rain; if falling, rain follows.
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About Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona ( al-TOO-nə) is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 43,963 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Altoona metropolitan area, which includes all of Blair County and was recorded as having a population of 122,823.
Altoona was established in 1849 by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Having grown around the railroad industry, the city has worked to recover from industrial decline and urban decentralization experienced in recent decades. The city is home to the Altoona Curve baseball team of the Eastern League, which is the AA affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseball team. They play at Peoples Natural Gas Field in Altoona. The Altoona Symphony Orchestra has called Altoona home since 1928. Prominent landmarks include the Horseshoe Curve, the Railroaders Memorial Museum, the Juniata Shops of the Altoona Works, the Mishler Theatre, the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, and the Jaffa Shrine Center.
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