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Hays, KS vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Golden has 21.4% less rainy days than Hays.
- Golden has 2.1% more Sunny Days than Hays.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Golden scores 4.1% worse than Hays
 Hays, KSGolden, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall14  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock84106
 Sunny237  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low16  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index4.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock56732443
Reviews for Hays    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live 4. Good school system 5. A good place to live and raise a family Cons: 1.  More

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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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