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Golden, CO vs Wheat Ridge, CO

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- Wheat Ridge has 10.2% less rainy days than Golden.
- Wheat Ridge has 2.1% more Sunny Days than Golden.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Wheat Ridge scores 2.8% better than Golden
 Golden, COWheat Ridge, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall73  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock81106
 Sunny242  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock54592443
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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