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Golden, CO vs Houghton, MI

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- Houghton has 69.0% more rainy days than Golden.
- Houghton has 24.0% less Sunny Days than Golden.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Houghton scores 22.5% worse than Golden
 Golden, COHoughton, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3238
 Snowfall73  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock150106
 Sunny242  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7686
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.57
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6432443
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 Houghton    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Houghton,MI is located in the middle of Lake Superior on the Keweenaw Peninsula. It was a boom town with the copper barons in the late 1800's and today it struggles to  More

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Over 12 years ago

For those who are interested in a laid-back community with low cost of living, rich human history, surrounded by impressive natural beauty, Houghton is the place. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

The 49931 zip code map to display Houghton is misleading. It implies that Isle Royale, isolated in the northern reaches of Lake Superior, is the area covered by this  More

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