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Golden, CO vs Surprise, AZ

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- Surprise has 50.8% less rainy days than Golden.
- Surprise has 24.4% more Sunny Days than Golden.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Surprise scores 2.8% better than Golden
 Golden, COSurprise, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock938
 Snowfall73  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock32106
 Sunny242  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10686
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11752443
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 Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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