Hartsel, Colorado facts for kids
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Hartsel, Colorado
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U.S. Route 24/State Highway 9 in Hartsel, September 2006
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 Hartsel, Colorado
Location in Colorado
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Park County |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.192 sq mi (0.498 km2) |
| • Land | 0.188 sq mi (0.486 km2) |
| • Water | 0.005 sq mi (0.012 km2) |
| Elevation | 8,904 ft (2,714 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 38 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80449
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| Area code(s) | 719 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805924 |
Hartsel is a small community in Park County, Colorado, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area the government counts for population. In 2020, only 38 people lived there. Hartsel is also part of the larger Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Hartsel
Hartsel was started in 1880. It's often called "The Heart of Colorado" because it's very close to the middle of the state. The town is named after Samuel Hartsel. He was a local farmer and cattle rancher who moved to Park County in 1860.
Samuel Hartsel helped build the town by creating hot springs, a sawmill, a blacksmith shop, and a trading post. He left the area in 1908, but his work laid the foundation for the community that still exists today.
Geography of Hartsel
The Hartsel CDP covers a small area, about 0.498 square kilometers (or 0.19 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water. It's located in a beautiful part of Colorado, surrounded by nature.
Climate in Hartsel
Hartsel has a cold Semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but it can get very cold, especially in winter. The coldest temperature it can reach on average is about -30.7°F.
Weather Patterns in Hartsel
- Summers: The summers are warm, but the nights can be quite chilly, often dropping to 30s or 40s (°F). You might see some thunderstorms in July and August.
- Winters: Winters are cold and dry. Temperatures often drop below zero degrees Fahrenheit.
Here is a summary of the average weather in Hartsel:
| Climate data for Hartsel, Park County, CO. Elevation 8901 ft. | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 35.1 (1.7) |
37.1 (2.8) |
42.6 (5.9) |
49.9 (9.9) |
60.1 (15.6) |
70.6 (21.4) |
76.3 (24.6) |
73.5 (23.1) |
67.2 (19.6) |
56.0 (13.3) |
43.5 (6.4) |
35.1 (1.7) |
54.0 (12.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 2.2 (−16.6) |
4.5 (−15.3) |
13.6 (−10.2) |
20.2 (−6.6) |
28.7 (−1.8) |
35.8 (2.1) |
41.2 (5.1) |
40.3 (4.6) |
32.0 (0.0) |
21.7 (−5.7) |
12.5 (−10.8) |
2.9 (−16.2) |
21.4 (−5.9) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.35 (8.9) |
0.25 (6.4) |
0.84 (21) |
0.81 (21) |
1.09 (28) |
1.19 (30) |
2.05 (52) |
2.56 (65) |
1.05 (27) |
0.90 (23) |
0.37 (9.4) |
0.40 (10) |
11.86 (301) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 56.0 | 52.2 | 51.0 | 46.4 | 44.3 | 40.5 | 45.5 | 52.5 | 47.0 | 44.0 | 48.4 | 53.1 | 48.4 |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 5.5 (−14.7) |
6.0 (−14.4) |
12.2 (−11.0) |
16.5 (−8.6) |
24.0 (−4.4) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
37.8 (3.2) |
39.7 (4.3) |
30.2 (−1.0) |
18.8 (−7.3) |
11.0 (−11.7) |
4.7 (−15.2) |
19.8 (−6.8) |
| Source: PRISM Climate Group | |||||||||||||
Plants and Nature in Hartsel
The natural plant life around Hartsel is mostly made up of Wheatgrass and Needlegrass. This type of area is called a North Mixed grass prairie. These grasses are well-suited to the dry, cold climate of the region.
