Parlin, Colorado facts for kids
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Parlin, Colorado
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 Parlin, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Parlin, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  State of Colorado |
| County | Gunnison County |
| Elevation | 7,933 ft (2,418 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
81239
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| GNIS feature ID | 189019 |
Parlin is a small, quiet community in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States. It's not a big city or town, but rather an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. Parlin is known for its beautiful mountain scenery and its history tied to early ranching in Colorado. It even has its own U.S. Post Office with the ZIP Code 81239.
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A Look Back at Parlin's Past
Parlin got its name from a man named John Tufts Parlin. He moved to this area in 1876 all the way from Maine. John Parlin was a rancher, and his ranch was quite famous!
The 76 Ranch and Its Legacy
John Parlin's ranch was called the "76 ranch." All of his cattle were branded with the numbers "76." This number was so important that a local road, County Road 76, was named after the ranch. It's a cool way to remember the area's history!
Waunita Hot Springs Connection
Did you know that a nearby hot springs is also connected to the Parlin family? The local hot springs, called Waunita Hot Springs, was named after John Parlin's niece, Waunita. It's a nice way to honor family history in the area.
Understanding Parlin's Climate
Parlin has a special kind of weather called a "Continental Subarctic Climate." This means the winters are very long and super cold. The days are short and clear, and there isn't a lot of rain. Most of the precipitation comes down as snow.
What to Expect from the Weather
The air in Parlin is usually quite dry. This climate type is known as "Dfc" in the Köppen Climate Classification system. It's a climate often found in places with high elevations or far from warm oceans.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −2 (28) |
1 (33) |
6 (43) |
12 (54) |
18 (65) |
24 (76) |
27 (81) |
26 (79) |
22 (72) |
16 (61) |
7 (45) |
−1 (31) |
13 (56) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −21 (−5) |
−18 (0) |
−11 (12) |
−6 (21) |
−2 (29) |
2 (35) |
6 (42) |
5 (41) |
0 (32) |
−6 (22) |
−12 (11) |
−18 (−1) |
−7 (20) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 18 (0.7) |
15 (0.6) |
18 (0.7) |
20 (0.8) |
23 (0.9) |
18 (0.7) |
41 (1.6) |
46 (1.8) |
25 (1) |
20 (0.8) |
15 (0.6) |
20 (0.8) |
280 (11) |
| Average precipitation days | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 76 |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
