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Golden, CO vs Rapid City, SD

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Highlights
- Rapid City has 2.7% less rainy days than Golden.
- Rapid City has 6.6% less Sunny Days than Golden.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rapid City scores 1.4% worse than Golden

Climate
 Golden, CORapid City, SDUnited States
 Rainfall191838
 Snowfall733828
 Precipitation8485106
 Sunny242226205
 Avg. July High858586
 Avg. Jan. Low191422
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.177
 UV Index5.74.64.3
 Elevation567332412443

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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 10 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 Rapid City    31 Reviews

I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first:  More

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Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there. Rapid City is gray in winter.  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in the city 5 years a loved  More

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ZIPS IN GOLDEN, COLORADO
80401 80419
ZIPS IN RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
57701 57702

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