2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Minneapolis, MN vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Golden has 41.4% less rainy days than Minneapolis.
- Golden has 22.2% more Sunny Days than Minneapolis.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Golden scores 7.6% better than Minneapolis
 Minneapolis, MNGolden, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall52  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock84106
 Sunny198  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low7  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index3.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock56732443
Reviews for Minneapolis    163 Reviews

Lived here since 2007. Great city. I would’ve gave it 5 stars but the winter weather ??. Great for many, I’m burned out on it. We’re the coldest major city in the US and  More

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It’s not Minnesota nice, it’s sardonic.. we know you’re full of **** but we will play along for a while, make you uncomfortable for attempting to pull one over on us..  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Minneapolis (or St. Paul or Stillwater) for 20 years. Minneapolis is a very livable city. It has quality museums, good transportation, excellent healthcare,  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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