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Golden, CO vs Riverside, CA

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Highlights
- Riverside has 39.6% less rainy days than Golden.
- Riverside has 14.5% more Sunny Days than Golden.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Riverside scores 22.5% better than Golden
 Golden, CORiverside, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1138
 Snowfall73  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock34106
 Sunny242  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8272443
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 Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Over 7 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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