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Montrose, CO vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Golden has 61.2% more rainy days than Montrose.
- Golden has 1.2% less Sunny Days than Montrose.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Golden scores 2.7% worse than Montrose
 Montrose, COGolden, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall34  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock84106
 Sunny245  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock56732443
Reviews for Montrose    23 Reviews

I've lived in the area for 4 yrs. First 2 in Ridgway. The positive is the City is growing which is bringing interesting development & tax revenue. The Montrose  More

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I was born in Montrose about 50 years ago and despite moving to Telluride, Denver, Ann Arbor, San Francisco and Chicago, I can’t find another place that makes me feel  More

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Okay so here’s the end all be all. If I could give this town a zero I would I came to visit my girlfriend from Denver and I considered moving out here despite being a  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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