Gunnison
A community guide to Gunnison in Colorado, the United States.
- Population
- 6,560 residents
- Region
- Colorado
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 38.5458, -106.9253
Overview
Gunnison is a populated place in Colorado, the United States. The community supports 6,560 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Colorado. Its position within the broader regional network gives Gunnison a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Community and amenities
Gunnison offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Colorado: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Gunnison's residents. Visitors passing through Gunnison encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Climate
The climate at Gunnison is milder year-round, with moderate seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 38.55 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Gunnison experience. Visitors planning a trip to Gunnison should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Geography and location
Gunnison sits at approximate coordinates 38.5458 latitude and -106.9253 longitude within Colorado. The terrain and natural features around Gunnison reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Colorado road network providing the principal routes in and out.