Altoona in January
3.7out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 1°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
1°CAvg high
-7°CAvg low
11Rainy days (78 mm)
9:25 hDaylight
07:41Sunrise · 17:05 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 1°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -7°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | -7°C | 78 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.7 |
| February | 3°C | -6°C | 71 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.1 |
| March | 8°C | -2°C | 99 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.8 |
| April | 15°C | 4°C | 107 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.0 |
| May | 20°C | 10°C | 118 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.6 |
| June | 24°C | 14°C | 111 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| July | 26°C | 17°C | 99 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| August | 26°C | 16°C | 84 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| September | 22°C | 12°C | 104 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.6 |
| October | 16°C | 6°C | 89 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.7 |
| November | 9°C | 1°C | 80 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.6 |
| December | 3°C | -4°C | 83 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Altoona in January?
Daytime highs average 1°C and nights about -7°C.
When is the best time to visit Altoona?
The best months are August, September, July, June.