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Golden, CO vs Sitka, AK

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- Sitka has 540.6% more rainy days than Golden.
- Sitka has 65.3% less Sunny Days than Golden.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sitka scores 23.9% worse than Golden
 Golden, COSitka, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock12038
 Snowfall73  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock236106
 Sunny242  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6186
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.47
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock332443
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 Sitka    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Sitka is a stunning place that, depending on your definition, can be quite sunny. Sitka had 260 days of sun in 2010 and 228 in 2009 if you count any day the sun comes  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've lived in the three largest communities in SE Alaska for over 25 years and Sitka is by far the best. It is known as the emerald of  More

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Sitka has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth when the skies clear of rain and clouds... If you yearn for a remote island community with plenty of  More

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