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