Average Snowfall in Altoona, PA
Elevation: 1,161 ft
Based on the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normal — the official 30-year average of a typical winter, not any single season — from the nearest comparable-elevation weather station about 3 miles away. Snowfall changes sharply with elevation around Altoona: nearby spots range from roughly 22.8" to 79.7" a year, so your exact total depends on where you are.
Altoona Snowfall by Month
Snow season in Altoona typically runs from November through March, peaking in February with about 11" of snow.
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What to Expect
That is about the US average annual snowfall of 28". At 38.1" per year, a solid snow shovel and windshield cover will get you through most storms. Keep ice melt and a scraper in the car.
Snow in Pennsylvania
| City | Annual Snow |
|---|---|
| Edinboro | 114.2" |
| Albion | 111" |
| Erie | 104.3" |
| Erie Millcreek | 104.3" |
| Somerset | 96.2" |
| Carrolltown | 79.7" |
| Elmora | 79.7" |
| Nicktown | 79.7" |
| Belsano | 79.7" |
| Cassandra | 79.7" |
| Colver | 79.7" |
| Ebensburg | 79.7" |
| Lilly | 79.7" |
| Loretto | 79.7" |
| Mineral Point | 79.7" |
| Nanty Glo | 79.7" |
| Parkhill | 79.7" |
| Revloc | 79.7" |
| Summerhill | 79.7" |
| Twin Rocks | 79.7" |
| Vintondale | 79.7" |
| Wilmore | 79.7" |
| Cresson | 79.7" |
| Beaverdale | 74.1" |
| Dunlo | 74.1" |
| Elton | 74.1" |
| Portage | 74.1" |
| Saint Michael | 74.1" |
| Salix | 74.1" |
| Sidman | 74.1" |
| South Fork | 74.1" |
| Irvine | 71.6" |
| Warren | 71.6" |
| Johnstown | 64.6" |
| Meadville | 64" |
| Genesee | 61.1" |
| Hyndman | 56.8" |
| Houtzdale | 50" |
| Northern Cambria | 49.9" |
| Emeigh | 49.9" |
| Marsteller | 49.9" |
| Saint Benedict | 49.9" |
| Spangler | 49.9" |
| Le Raysville | 47.8" |
| Stevensville | 47.8" |
| Scranton | 45.1" |
| Pittsburgh | 44.1" |
| State College | 43.8" |
| Buffalo Mills | 40.2" |
| Manns Choice | 40.2" |
| Altoona | 38.1" |
| Claysburg | 38" |
| Duncansville | 38" |
| East Freedom | 38" |
| Newry | 38" |
| Queen | 38" |
| Roaring Spring | 38" |
| Sproul | 38" |
| Alum Bank | 37.6" |
| Bedford | 37.6" |
| Fishertown | 37.6" |
| New Paris | 37.6" |
| Schellsburg | 37.6" |
| Imler | 37.6" |
| Osterburg | 37.6" |
| Gettysburg | 27" |
| Philadelphia | 16.1" |
Snowfall Near Altoona
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Duncansville, PA | 5 mi | 38" |
| Newry, PA | 8 mi | 38" |
| Lilly, PA | 12 mi | 79.7" |
| Loretto, PA | 12 mi | 79.7" |
| East Freedom, PA | 12 mi | 38" |