What is the weather in Altoona, PA right now?

The latest observation from Altoona - Blair County Airport was 55°F and clear, reported at 10/26/2026, 8:00 PM EDT.

Will it rain in Altoona, PA in the next 24 hours?

The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.

What is the 10-day forecast for Altoona, PA?

The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 4) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 62°F to 65°F and up to a 41% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Altoona, PA today?

Sunrise is about 7:37 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:17 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).

What is the normal October weather in Altoona, PA?

At Altoona 3 W, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 61°F and the normal low is 42°F.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

Altoona, PA Weather

Current conditions, hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (EDT).

Altoona, PA current weather

55°F

Clear

H -- / L 43°Feels like 55°

Wildfire smoke overhead: light
No rain expected in the next 12 hours

Observed at Altoona - Blair County Airport (15.2 mi away), 10/26/2026, 8:00 PM EDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 2:21 PM

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10-day forecast

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Today10/26Low 43°High
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Northwest wind around 3 mph.
Mostly Clear
Tue10/27Low 42°High 65°
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 2 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. East wind around 2 mph.
Mostly Sunny
Wed10/28Low 45°High 66°
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 5 mph.
Mostly Cloudy
Thu10/29Low 50°High 73°
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunny
Fri10/30Low 44°High 72°
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Mostly Sunny
Sat10/31Low 46°High 69°
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Partly Sunny
Sun11/138% chance of precipitationLow 51°High 67°
Sunday: A chance of rain showers after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Chance Rain Showers
Mon11/238% chance of precipitationLow High 67°
Monday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Chance Rain Showers
Model blend
Tue11/3Model blend41% chance of precipitationLow 46°High 65°
Tuesday: Chance of rain. High near 65°. Low that night near 46°. About 0.31 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Wed11/4Model blend36% chance of precipitationLow 43°High 62°
Wednesday: Chance of rain. High near 62°. Low that night near 43°. About 0.73 in of precipitation, with about 0.1 in of snow.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 40.512, -78.396 from the NWS CTP office, updated 10/26/2026, 2:21 PM EDT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 9 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KAOO (Altoona/Blair Cnty, 15 mi), model run 10/26/2026, 4:00 PM EDT

Hazardous weather outlookIssued 10/26/2026, 3:33 AM EDT

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.

Day one

Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

Days two through seven

Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

Spotter information statement

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Forecaster's discussionIssued 10/26/2026, 6:26 PM EDT

What has changed

* Made minor tweaks to temps/dewpoints in the next two days.

Key messages

1) Rain-free conditions will persist through the end of October and possibly the first day of November

Discussion

KEY MESSAGE 1: Rain-free conditions will persist through the end of October and possibly the first day of November

Cold front entering wrn NY and headed our way. It should pass through during the evening and early part of the night. Expect no precip from the clouds it generates, as there is only limited moisture with it. The high pressure behind it is slightly milder than the current airmass. Thus, temps and dewpoints should not be as low for the next couple of days as the front stalls off to our south. It should return northward as a warm front Wed, but should again only make clouds for Central PA. The next airmass does slide eastward instead of stalling overhead, and will help to set up a return, moist-er flow from the SW. But, it will take a day or two to bring up enough moisture to build up enough to make rain. It looks like Saturday night or Sunday would be the next chc for precip.

Aviation

A weak cold front over NY state will slowly drop southward overnight. Not expecting any showers with the front this far south.

A rather dry airmass, so low CIGS will be limited. Went with the fcst the 18Z TAF package had for the most part. The main chance of lower CIGS is BFD, and even there I slowed down the lower CIGS by a few hours. With the front moving across the area, cooling and fog formation less likely than a few nights ago. Another good night for a bright moon as well.

More information below.

Again, a cold front will pass through PA tonight where winds will take on a more northerly tilt behind it into tomorrow. Some lower clouds trail behind this front, however with the lack of moisture to work with, widespread restrictions don't look likely. The main areas to watch for MVFR restrictions at this time are the western terminals BFD, JST, and AOO where some of the guidance has the highest probabilities for sub 2kft ceilings.

Outlook:

Wed-Thu: VFR likely.

Fri: MVFR cigs possible mainly in the north and west due to a cold front.

Sat: Mainly VFR conditions.

Watches, warnings and advisories

None.

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

Now53°Mostly Clear0%3 mph
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10 PM50°Mostly Clear0%3 mph
11 PM49°Mostly Clear0%3 mph
12 AM49°Partly Cloudy0%2 mph
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Hourly details

Next 7 days: temperature chart, feels like, rain and snow amounts, sky cover, wind and gustsShow

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MonNow53° 0% Sky 9%3g9
9 PM51° 0% Sky 14%3g8
10 PM50° 0% Sky 18%3
11 PM49° 0% Sky 22%3
Tue 10/2712 AM49° 0% Sky 26%2
1 AM48° 0% Sky 31%2
2 AM47° 0% Sky 35%2
3 AM47° 1% Sky 39%2
4 AM46° 1% Sky 33%2
5 AM44° 4% Sky 34%2
6 AM44° 6% Sky 40%1
7 AM43° 7% Sky 46%1
8 AM44° 1% Sky 52%1
9 AM47° 0% Sky 48%1
10 AM51° 1% Sky 44%1
11 AM54° 0% Sky 40%1
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3 PM62° 0% Sky 52%2
4 PM65° 0% Sky 49%2
5 PM62° 0% Sky 39%2
6 PM60° 0% Sky 38%1
7 PM57° 0% Sky 25%1
8 PM53° 0% Sky 31%1
9 PM51° 0% Sky 35%1
10 PM50° 0% Sky 38%1
11 PM48° 0% Sky 45%1
Wed 10/2812 AM47° 0% Sky 44%1
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3 AM44° 0% Sky 49%1
4 AM44° 0% Sky 54%1
5 AM44° 0% Sky 78%2
6 AM42° 0% Sky 70%2
7 AM43° 0% Sky 81%2
8 AM43° 0% Sky 85%2
9 AM45° 0% Sky 79%3
10 AM49° 0% Sky 69%5
11 AM54° 0% Sky 59%5g12
12 PM58° 0% Sky 64%5g13
1 PM61° 0% Sky 68%6g14
2 PM63° 0% Sky 73%6g14
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4 PM66° 0% Sky 72%5g14
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7 PM60° 0% Sky 73%3g12
8 PM57° 0% Sky 73%3g10
9 PM55° 0% Sky 69%3g10
10 PM53° 0% Sky 64%3g9
11 PM51° 0% Sky 60%3g9
Thu 10/2912 AM50° 0% Sky 55%3g8
1 AM49° 0% Sky 51%3
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2 PM66° 2% Sky 61%3g9
3 PM68° 2% Sky 61%3g9
4 PM69° 2% Sky 61%3g9
5 PM68° 2% Sky 61%3g8
6 PM66° 2% Sky 61%3
7 PM62° 2% Sky 61%2g7
8 PM59° 4% Sky 72%2
9 PM56° 4% Sky 72%2
10 PM54° 4% Sky 72%1
11 PM52° 4% Sky 72%1
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1 AM51° 4% Sky 72%2
1 AM51° 8% Sky 81%2
2 AM50° 8% Sky 81%2
3 AM49° 8% Sky 81%1
4 AM48° 8% Sky 81%1
5 AM47° 8% Sky 81%1
6 AM46° 8% Sky 81%1
7 AM47° 16% Sky 82%1
8 AM50° 16% Sky 82%2
9 AM53° 16% Sky 82%2g7
10 AM57° 16% Sky 82%3g8
11 AM60° 16% Sky 82%3g9
12 PM62° 16% Sky 82%5g10
1 PM64° 33% Sky 75%5g12
2 PM66° 33% Sky 75%5g12
3 PM67° 33% Sky 75%5g12
4 PM67° 33% Sky 75%5g12
5 PM65° 33% Sky 75%5g10
6 PM63° 33% Sky 75%3g9
7 PM60° 31% Sky 81%3g8
8 PM58° 31% Sky 81%3
9 PM56° 31% Sky 81%2
10 PM55° 31% Sky 81%2
11 PM54° 31% Sky 81%2
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Temperature °F · chance of precipitation · amount in inches (T = trace) · sky cover · wind and gusts (g) in mph

NWS hourly forecast updated 10/26/2026, 2:21 PM EDT

Radar and satellite

National radar

NEXRAD (last 50 min) and GOES

Latest

Nearby hazards

Pennsylvania hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
Active wildfires within 50 miles: Possum Hollow Rd Fire (0 acres), Breezewood Park Fire (0 acres)

UV and air quality forecast

EPA and AirNow

UV index today (Altoona): 4Moderate

UV index guide · Air quality

Drought

By county

Blair County, week of 10/20/2026

No drought or abnormal dryness in this county.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Altoona, PA right now?: The latest observation from Altoona - Blair County Airport was 55°F and clear, reported at 10/26/2026, 8:00 PM EDT.
Will it rain in Altoona, PA in the next 24 hours?: The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Altoona, PA?: The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 4) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 62°F to 65°F and up to a 41% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Altoona, PA today?: Sunrise is about 7:37 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:17 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Altoona, PA?: At Altoona 3 W, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 61°F and the normal low is 42°F.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise: 7:37 AM
Sunset: 6:17 PM
Daylight: 10 hr 41 min
Moon: Full Moon 99% lit

First light (civil dawn): 7:09 AM
Last light (civil dusk): 6:45 PM
Moonrise: 6:11 PM
Moonset: 8:11 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 61°, low 42°, precipitation 3.84 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Altoona 3 W, 4 mi away.

Other places nearby

Data sources

National Weather Service APINOAA
National Blend of Models (NBM) text guidanceNOAA National Weather Service
Convective Outlooks and Storm ReportsNOAA Storm Prediction Center
Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Quantitative Precipitation ForecastsNOAA Weather Prediction Center
National Water Prediction ServiceNOAA National Weather Service
WFIGS Current Wildland Fire IncidentsNational Interagency Fire Center
Hazard Mapping System Smoke AnalysisNOAA NESDIS Office of Satellite and Product Operations
UV Index Forecast (Envirofacts)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and NOAA
AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NWS HeatRisk (experimental)NOAA National Weather Service
U.S. Drought MonitorNational Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA
BEACON 2.0 Beach Advisory and Closing On-line NotificationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Tides & Currents (CO-OPS API)NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
NEXRAD radar tilesIowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University
GOES-East and GOES-West GeoColor imageryNOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research

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