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Golden, CO vs Irvine, CA

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- Irvine has 31.0% less rainy days than Golden.
- Irvine has 16.1% more Sunny Days than Golden.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Irvine scores 31.0% better than Golden
 Golden, COIrvine, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall73  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock36106
 Sunny242  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.37
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock522443
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 Irvine    42 Reviews

We've lived in Irvine since '87. We have raised two children within the ISUD. Both are grown up. Sure, there have been many changes since then.. the City has  More

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I've lived in Irvine for 2 years and in Orange County for 10 so I'm pretty familiar with the area by now and all it has to offer. Perhaps my review of this place has  More

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I wouldn't live elsewhere. I originally moved to Irvine in 2002 from the Midwest, not knowing what it even was. I left and moved around a great deal locally in OC,  More

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