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Golden, CO vs Basalt, CO

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- Basalt has 15.5% less rainy days than Golden.
- Basalt has 0.0% more Sunny Days than Golden.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Basalt scores 7.0% worse than Golden
 Golden, COBasalt, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1638
 Snowfall73  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock98106
 Sunny242  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.67
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock66112443
Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...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 11 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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Reviews for Basalt    1 Reviews

Great place to live. Housing is pricey, but I wouldn't trade it for Aspen, which is only 17 miles away (and of course much more pricey). Most people in Basalt are full  More

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