Golden, CO Climate


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Golden, CO is a city located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The climate there is generally mild with warm summers and cold winters. Summers are usually sunny and dry with temperatures ranging from mid-50s to mid-80s Fahrenheit during the day. Winters tend to be cold with temperatures ranging from the teens up to mid-30s, but abundant snowfall makes it a great destination for winter sports enthusiasts. All four seasons offer plenty of sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal place to live and enjoy outdoor activities all year round.

Golden, Colorado gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Golden averages 73 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 242 sunny days per year in Golden. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Golden gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 84 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 73 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Golden is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

8.9 Summer - 5.4 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Golden, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateGolden, ColoradoUnited States
  18.7 in.38.1 in.
  73.4 in.27.8 in.
  83.8 days106.2 days
  242 days205 days
  85.1°85.8°
  18.7°21.7°
  7.17
  5.74.3
  5673 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Golden with an average high temperature of 85.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Colorado. In Golden, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Golden are June, September and August.
In Golden, there are 19.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Golden with an average of 18.2°. This is one of the warmest places in Colorado.
In Golden, there are 155.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.
In Golden, there are 5.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.
Humidity is low in Golden, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
May is the wettest month in Golden with 2.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 36% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.7 inches in Golden means that it is wetter than most places in Colorado.
August is the rainiest month in Golden with 10.0 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.4 rainy days. There are 83.8 rainy days annually in Golden, which is rainier than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 73.4 inches in Golden means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Golden with 15.5 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 10 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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