ALTOONA WAS WARM
Average High Temperature: In April, Altoona typically has an average high of 61.0°F. In 2026, the average high temperature was 66.3°F.
Average Low Temperature: The average low during April 2026 was 43.5°F, compared to the climatological average of 39.8°F.
Average Temperature: The overall average temperature in April 2026 was 54.9°F, which was above the average of 50.4°F.
Precipitation: April typical precipitation average is 3.28”. In 2026, we recorded 2.77” which is above average. We picked up a trace of snowfall which is below the average of .50” during the month of April.
Highlights:
Warmest Day: 85°F on April 16th
Lowest Temperature: 22°F on April 8 & 9th.
Wettest Day: April 29, with .66” of precipitation.
STATE COLLEGE WAS ALSO QUITE MILD
Average High Temperature: Typically, the average high is 59.2°F; in 2026, the average high was 65.6°F.
Average Low Temperature: The average low is 39.4°F, during April 2026 it was 44.2°F.
Average Temperature: April 2026’s overall average temperature was 54.9°F, compared to the average which is 49.3°F.
Precipitation: April usually brings 3.51” of precipitation. In April 2026, we recorded 3.51”. We usually see about .9” of snowfall. April 2026 we ended up with no recorded snowfall.
Highlights:
Warmest Day: 86°F on April 17th.
Lowest Temperature: 25°F on April 18th.
Wettest Day: April 15 was the wettest day with .68” of precipitation.
NOAA’S MAY FORECAST IS ABOVE AVERAGE
NOAA is forecasting May to be cooler than average with seasonable amounts of precipitation. We could use some rainfall.
What do you think? Do you think we will see some much needed rain?
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