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Golden, CO vs Sedona, AZ

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Highlights

On average, there are 278 sunny days per year in Sedona. Golden averages 242 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Sedona, Arizona gets 23 inches of rain, on average, per year. Golden, Colorado gets 18.7 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Sedona averages 10.8 inches of snow per year. Golden averages 73.4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Sedona, Arizona
Summer High: the July high is around 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 32
Rain: averages 23 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 10.8 inches of snow a year

Golden, Colorado
Summer High: the July high is around 85.1 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18.7
Rain: averages 18.7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 73.4 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Sedona

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Sedona is 8.0 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Arizona.

8 / 10

May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Sedona, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Golden

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

7.1 / 10

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Golden, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Golden, CO	Sedona, AZ
January	44° / 19°	53° / 32°
February	45° / 20°	57° / 34°
March	52° / 26°	62° / 37°
April	59° / 33°	70° / 43°
May	68° / 42°	80° / 51°
June	78° / 51°	89° / 59°
July	85° / 57°	92° / 65°
August	82° / 55°	89° / 64°
September	75° / 46°	84° / 58°
October	63° / 36°	73° / 48°
November	51° / 26°	62° / 38°
December	43° / 18°	53° / 32°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Golden / Sedona

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	28 / 15	4 / 5	4 / 1
February	0 / 0	26 / 11	5 / 6	4 / 1
March	0 / 0	24 / 8	7 / 6	5 / 1
April	0 / 0	14 / 3	8 / 4	4 / 0
May	0 / 3	3 / 0	10 / 3	1 / 0
June	4 / 14	0 / 0	9 / 2	0 / 0
July	10 / 20	0 / 0	9 / 8	0 / 0
August	5 / 14	0 / 0	10 / 10	0 / 0
September	1 / 6	2 / 0	7 / 5	0 / 0
October	0 / 1	9 / 1	6 / 4	2 / 0
November	0 / 0	22 / 6	5 / 4	4 / 0
December	0 / 0	28 / 15	5 / 4	4 / 0

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.

July is the hottest month for Sedona with an average high temperature of 92.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In Sedona, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Sedona are May, October and September.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Golden with an average of 18.2°. This is one of the warmest places in Colorado.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sedona with an average of 31.9°. This is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

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.

In Sedona, there are 58.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.

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 Sedona, there are 58.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

In Golden, there are 5.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In Sedona, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

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 wettest month in Sedona with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 33% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 23.0 inches in Sedona means that it is one of the wettest places in Arizona.

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.

August is the rainiest month in Sedona with 9.9 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 1.6 rainy days. There are 59.2 rainy days annually in Sedona, which is rainier than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 73.4 inches in Golden means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado.

An annual snowfall of 10.8 inches in Sedona means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona.

March is the snowiest month in Golden with 15.5 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

March is the snowiest month in Sedona with 2.7 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Golden, CO vs Sedona, AZ

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Golden / Sedona

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Golden with an average of 18.2°. This is one of the warmest places in Colorado.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sedona with an average of 31.9°. This is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

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.

In Sedona, there are 58.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.

In Golden, there are 5.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In Sedona, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

An annual snowfall of 73.4 inches in Golden means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado.

An annual snowfall of 10.8 inches in Sedona means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona.

March is the snowiest month in Golden with 15.5 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

March is the snowiest month in Sedona with 2.7 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:Golden, CO vs Sedona, AZ

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Golden / Sedona

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Golden with an average of 18.2°. This is one of the warmest places in Colorado.December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sedona with an average of 31.9°. This is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

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.In Sedona, there are 58.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.

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 Sedona, there are 58.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

In Golden, there are 5.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.In Sedona, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

An annual snowfall of 73.4 inches in Golden means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado.An annual snowfall of 10.8 inches in Sedona means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona.

March is the snowiest month in Golden with 15.5 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.March is the snowiest month in Sedona with 2.7 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Golden with an average of 18.2°. This is one of the warmest places in Colorado.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sedona with an average of 31.9°. This is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

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.

In Sedona, there are 58.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.

In Golden, there are 5.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In Sedona, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

An annual snowfall of 73.4 inches in Golden means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado.

An annual snowfall of 10.8 inches in Sedona means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona.

March is the snowiest month in Golden with 15.5 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

March is the snowiest month in Sedona with 2.7 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.