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Golden, CO vs Sun Valley, ID

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- Sun Valley has 26.7% less rainy days than Golden.
- Sun Valley has 15.3% less Sunny Days than Golden.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sun Valley scores 11.3% worse than Golden
 Golden, COSun Valley, IDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall73  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock78106
 Sunny242  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock59452443
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 Sun Valley    5 Reviews

Young people living in Sun Valley, unless they have a trust fund can expect to have a difficult time here. The average age seems to be approx 78. Any business that is  More

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Absolutely beautiful. Nice people. Amazing skiing...all types of recreation for anyone and everyone. Summer temperatures are perfect. It's sunny more than 250 days  More

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Over 19 years ago

Winters are long, and summers can be short!!! The physcial beauty of the area is unbeatable,  More

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