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Placerville, CA vs Golden, CO

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- Golden has 51.9% less rainy days than Placerville.
- Golden has 0.8% less Sunny Days than Placerville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Golden scores 11.3% worse than Placerville
 Placerville, CAGolden, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock84106
 Sunny244  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low36  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index4.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock56732443
Reviews for Placerville    6 Reviews

We've lived in PV for over 20 years, having moved from the LA area. We chose to move here while working with the intent on retiring here and commuted to Sacramento to  More

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Over 12 years ago

We have built our retirement home here completed in 2013. Still a few years away from moving in (kid's college & weddings) but we are really looking forward to it. We  More

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Over 17 years ago

Placerville is a Republican Island in a Blue State- all of the politics are dominated by San Francisco and L.A. limosine liberals, and how they vote controls state  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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