When it comes to weather, Golden is a town that lives up to its name. Nearly 70% of the days in an average month feature an abundance of sunshine. Average temperatures in the winter hover right around the freezing point, and summer temperatures hover in the mid-60’s. As a bonus, year-round humidity levels in Golden are comfortably dry, with daily humidity ranging from 30–70%.

Despite being nestled in the Rocky Mountain foothills, Golden is not buried in snow all winter. Winter months generally receive 1 inch of rain and about 5 inches of snowfall. March

through May is actually the snowiest time of year, with monthly accumulations ranging from 6–10 inches. In May, this heavy snow turns back into rain, with an average of 3 inches of rainfall. Summer and fall seasons are dry, with only 1-2 inches of rain per month.

Surprisingly, Golden is a very windy city. Daily steady winds in the spring can sometimes average 11-mph. Winter's winds are not quite as continually heavy, but you can expect wind chills to drop. Despite the chilling thought of snow and wind, the dry air doesn't allow the coldness to pierce through clothes.