Golden (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Golden is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Golden, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 6°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -8°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Golden receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 512 mm. Golden can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 74 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 17 mm of snowfall, spread across 5 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Golden Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Golden can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 6.5 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Golden.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 56%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 46%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Golden in the United States of America
Other facts from our historical weather data:The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of January and November are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 74 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 17 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 323 hours of sunshine.
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