ALTOONA WAS SLIGHTLY MILDER AND RAINY

Average High Temperature: In September, Altoona typically has an average high of 74.2°F. In 2026, the average high temperature was 74.7°F.
Average Low Temperature: The average low during September 2026 was 53.2°F, which was exactly the climatological average of 56.2°F.
Average Temperature: The overall average temperature in September 2026 was 63.7°F, which is close to the average of 65.5°F.
Precipitation: September’s typical precipitation average is 3.96”. In 2026, we recorded 5.61” which is well above the average.
Highlights:
Warmest Day: 90°F on September 1st
Lowest Temperature: 36°F on September 25th
Wettest Day: September 20, with 1.06” of precipitation.
STATE COLLEGE WAS ALSO WET AND MILDER

Average High Temperature: Typically, the average high is 72.3°F; in 2026, the average high was 74.1°F.
Average Low Temperature: The average low is 54.1°F, during September 2026 it was 57.5°F.
Average Temperature: September 2026’s overall average temperature was 63.2°F, compared to the average which is 65.8°F.
Precipitation: September usually brings 3.95” of precipitation. In September 2026, we recorded 7.90”.
Highlights:
Warmest Day: 89°F on September 2nd
Lowest Temperature: 41°F on September 25th
Wettest Day: September 3 was the wettest day with 2.68” of precipitation.
NOAA’S OCTOBER FORECAST IS LOOKING SEASONABLE


NOAA is forecasting October to be a seasonable month! They had September right being a little milder with more rainfall. How do you think October will shape up? Do you think we will see any snow?

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