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Golden, CO vs Murphys, CA

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- Murphys has 134.2% more rainy days than Golden.
- Murphys has 6.2% more Sunny Days than Golden.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Murphys scores 9.9% better than Golden
 Golden, COMurphys, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4438
 Snowfall73  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock68106
 Sunny242  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9186
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.87
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock21722443
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 Murphys    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

First I should say that Murphys elevation is about 2000 feet despite what the info on this site says. The summers are hot! Very close to Central Valley of California  More

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Over 19 years ago

Murphys is a quaint little town with many activities within a short driving distance but the cost of living in this part of California is high. Many Bay area residents  More

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