ALTOONA WAS SLIGHTLY COOL AND WET
Average High Temperature: In August, Altoona typically has an average high of 81.1°F. In 2026, the average high temperature was 79.5°F.
Average Low Temperature: The average low during August 2026 was 60.0°F, which was exactly the climatological average of 60.0°F.
Average Temperature: The overall average temperature in August 2026 was 69.8°F, which is close to the average of 70.6°F.
Precipitation: August’s typical precipitation average is 3.26”. In 2026, we recorded 4.33” which is well above the average.
Highlights:
Warmest Day: 84°F on August 7th, 9th, 17th, & 27th
Lowest Temperature: 48°F on August 29th
Wettest Day: August 2, with 1.49” of precipitation.
STATE COLLEGE WAS ALSO SOGGY
Average High Temperature: Typically, the average high is 79.3°F; in 2026, the average high was 78.6°F.
Average Low Temperature: The average low is 61.6°F, during August 2026 it was 62.8°F.
Average Temperature: August 2026’s overall average temperature was 70.7°F, compared to the average which is 70.4°F.
Precipitation: August usually brings 4.16” of precipitation. In August 2026, we recorded 6.48”.
Highlights:
Warmest Day: 84°F on August 6th, 10th, & 28th
Lowest Temperature: 53°F on August 24th and 29th
Wettest Day: August 21 was the wettest day with 2.53” of precipitation.
NOAA’S SEPTEMBER FORECAST IS WARM WITH MORE RAIN
NOAA is forecasting September to be milder with above average rainfall! How do you think we will pan out the rest of this month?
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