Golden, NM weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Golden weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Golden.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Golden
What is the weather usually like in Golden?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 20°F average low
- 14.8 inprecipitation per year · 376 mm
- 28.6 insnowfall per year · 73 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Golden: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SANDIA PARK, NM US (USC00298015), adjusted for the elevation of Golden.
Golden weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Golden through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Golden?
Golden has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 14.8 inches (376 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 29 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Golden is May–June and August–September. At 6,637 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Golden
What is the hottest month in Golden?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Golden?
December, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Golden?
About 14.8 inches (376 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Golden?
Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Golden?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Golden have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Golden in November?
Highs average 55°F and lows 26°F, with about 0.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Golden?
Around 6:38 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:00 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Golden weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Golden.
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