Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
80°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Altoona
United States · North America
Altoona is most comfortable in spring, summer, and autumn. Summers are warm and winters are cold. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
21°F to 81°F
Rain
11 days/mo
Sunshine
8.3 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Moderate rain risk, mostly light.
35%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.7 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with some hot afternoons and occasional humid spells.
Slightly humidAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 80° and nights feel near 65°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
43%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 79°F, easing to about 75°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning70°F
Rain16%
Cloud59%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday78°F
Rain24%
Cloud62%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon79°F
Rain23%
Cloud62%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening75°F
Feels 76°F
Rain15%
Cloud55%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
5 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026
Data & methodology