February was chilly and dry

ALTOONA WAS SEASONABLE AND DRY

Average High Temperature: In February, Altoona typically has an average high of 38.6°F. In 2026, the average high temperature was 38.5°F.

Average Low Temperature: The average low during February 2026 was 20.8°F, compared to the climatological average of 22.7°F.

Average Temperature: The overall average temperature in February 2026 was 29.6°F, which was below the average of 30.7°F.

Precipitation: February typical precipitation average is 1.95”. In 2026, we recorded only 1.04” which is below average. We picked up 1.20″ of snowfall which is well below the average of 10.6” during the month of February.

Highlights:
Warmest Day: 62°F on February 28th
Lowest Temperature: -3°F on February 9th.
Wettest Day: February 20th, with .58” of precipitation.
Snowy Days: We had .6” of snow on February 22nd.

STATE COLLEGE WAS DRY AND COOL

Average High Temperature: Typically, the average high is 36.8°F; in 2026, the average high was 35.5°F.

Average Low Temperature: The average low is 21.5°F, during February 2026 it was 19.5°F.

Average Temperature: February 2026’s overall average temperature was 27.5°F, compared to the average which is 29.1°F. It was a cool month!

Precipitation: February usually brings 2.46” of precipitation. In February 2026, we recorded .81”. We usually see about 11.6” of snowfall. February 2026 we ended up with only 3.4” of snow!

Highlights:
Warmest Day: 55°F on February 18th.
Lowest Temperature: -2°F on February 9th.
Wettest Day: February 20th was the wettest day with .38” of precipitation.
Snowiest Days: February 23rd we picked up 2.7” of snowfall.

NOAA’S FEBRUARY FORECAST IS SEASONABLE

NOAA is forecasting March to have slightly above seasonable precipitation and a milder than average month. What do you think? Do you think we will be mild? Or will we see more in the way of snow. Let me know in the comments!

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