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Altoona weather

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Light drizzle,much the same tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 79° in Altoona today. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 76°, with a 2% chance of rain.

79°64°
76°57°
76°55°
82°55°
85°62°
76°66°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agreeThursdaymodels agree
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
80°
Light drizzle
Today 80°·Low 63°·Rain 7%
AmericanNOAA GFS
78°
Cloudy
Today 78°·Low 65°·Rain 7%
EuropeanECMWF
79°
Light drizzle
Today 79°·Low 64°·Rain 65%

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Altoona and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Light drizzle
79° 64°
models agree
Tomorrow
Cloudy
76° 57°
models agree
Mon
Fog
76° 55°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
82° 55°
models agree
Wed
Cloudy
85° 62°
models agree
Thu
Partly cloudy
76° 66°
models agree
Fri
Cloudy
75° 58°
±8°
Sat
Mostly clear
81° 57°
±8°
Sun
Light drizzle
85° 63°
±8°
Mon
Light drizzle
80° 62°
±15°
Tue
Light drizzle
77° 60°
±20°
Wed
Showers
70° 53°
models agree
Thu
Cloudy
72° 54°
models agree
Fri
Cloudy
72° 55°
±4°

Altoona, PA is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 84°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 27°F), with roughly 43 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Altoona right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Altoona climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
39°
28°
Feb
46°
27°
Mar
49°
32°
Apr
62°
42°
May
70°
51°
Jun
78°
58°
Jul
84°
64°
Aug
80°
62°
Sep
73°
57°
Oct
64°
46°
Nov
51°
35°
Dec
41°
30°

Which forecast is most accurate in Altoona?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
88
/100rank #1
92±0.8°F99±0.4 mph7687% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
76
/100rank #2
89±1.1°F95±1.6 mph4771% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±1°78° to 80°±58%7% to 65% chance
Tomorrow±3°74° to 77°±1%1% to 2% chance
Mon±3°74° to 78°±1%0% to 1% chance
Tue±1°82° to 83°±1%1% to 2% chance
Wed±2°84° to 86°±1%19% to 20% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Altoona

today, local time
Sunrise
06:45
Sunset
19:39
Daylight
12h 54m

Common questions

What's the weather in Altoona today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Altoona today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Altoona today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Altoona and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Altoona?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Altoona (CheckWeather Score 88/100), ahead of the American at 76. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Altoona?
July is typically the warmest month in Altoona, with average highs around 84°F.
How cold does Altoona get?
The coldest month in Altoona is February, when overnight lows average about 27°F.
How much rain does Altoona get?
Altoona sees roughly 43 in of precipitation a year, with April usually the wettest month.

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