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Golden, CO vs Reston, VA

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- Reston has 128.3% more rainy days than Golden.
- Reston has 18.6% less Sunny Days than Golden.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Reston scores 2.8% better than Golden
 Golden, COReston, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4338
 Snowfall73  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock118106
 Sunny242  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3312443
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 Reston    21 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Reston for three years and it is absolute paradise. The fact that it was a planned city from decades ago is still apparent to this day. With plenty of  More

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Over 10 years ago

Summers are hot and  More

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There is a vast network of bike and walking trails thoughout the city and neighborhoods. 40% of the city is slated to remain green so there are many trees, parks and  More

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