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Golden, CO vs Grand Lake, CO

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- Grand Lake has 4.8% less rainy days than Golden.
- Grand Lake has 0.8% less Sunny Days than Golden.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Grand Lake scores 22.5% worse than Golden
 Golden, COGrand Lake, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall73  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock135106
 Sunny242  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7686
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.57
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock83862443
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 Grand Lake    1 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Went to Grand Lake for the first time ever while visiting Estes Park. We LOVED this little town! It’s truly a hidden gem and we will for sure be back to stay there  More

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