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Golden, CO vs San Mateo, CA

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- San Mateo has 30.5% more rainy days than Golden.
- San Mateo has 9.5% more Sunny Days than Golden.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Mateo scores 19.7% better than Golden
 Golden, COSan Mateo, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall73  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny242  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7486
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.57
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock462443
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 San Mateo    12 Reviews

I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample  More

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I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in  More

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Over 15 years ago

San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to  More

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