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Golden, CO vs Whittier, AK

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- Whittier has 724.1% more rainy days than Golden.
- Whittier has 45.0% less Sunny Days than Golden.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Whittier scores 42.3% worse than Golden
 Golden, COWhittier, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock15438
 Snowfall73  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock211106
 Sunny242  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6286
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock4.17
 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 Whittier    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Lived in Whittier about thirty years ago; it hasn't changed much since. It was originally developed by the military on a fiord of Prince William Sound with only a few  More

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