2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Ruston, LA vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Golden has 66.4% less rainy days than Ruston.
- Golden has 12.6% more Sunny Days than Ruston.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Golden scores 0.0% worse than Ruston
 Ruston, LAGolden, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock84106
 Sunny215  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low34  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index5.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock56732443
Reviews for Ruston    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have  More

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Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me  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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