Cottonwood, Colorado facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cottonwood, Colorado
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Location of Cottonwood in Douglas County, Colorado.
Country	United States
State	State of Colorado
County	Douglas County
County	Town of Parker
Elevation	5,751 ft (1,753 m)
Population  (2000)
• Total	931
Time zone	UTC-7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
Area codes	303 & 720
GNIS feature	Cottonwood, Colorado

Cottonwood is a small neighborhood located in the Town of Parker, Colorado. It used to be called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was a special area defined by the government for counting people. In the year 2000, about 931 people lived there.

Where is Cottonwood?

Cottonwood is found in Colorado, a state in the United States. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 39°33′43″N 104°48′07″W / 39.562°N 104.802°W / 39.562; -104.802. It is part of Douglas County.

Cottonwood's Climate

Cottonwood has a climate that is often found near deserts, but it's not a true desert itself. It's known as a semiarid region. This means it gets more rain than a desert, especially in cooler, wetter winters.

Weather Patterns

The weather in Cottonwood changes throughout the year. Winters are cooler and get some rain or snow. Summers are warmer. The amount of rain can change a lot from year to year, but it's usually more steady than in very dry deserts. This type of climate is called "BSk" in the Köppen Climate Classification system.