Editing Gunbarrel, Colorado (section)

==Geography==
Gunbarrel is northeast of the city of Boulder proper, separated by a buffer area of private agricultural lands and publicly owned open space. The buffer areas provide over two miles (3&nbsp;km) of separation over changing elevations.<ref>[http://www.co.boulder.co.us/openspace/resources/gis/os_map.htm Boulder County Open Space Maps] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070528005308/http://www.co.boulder.co.us/openspace/resources/gis/os_map.htm |date=May 28, 2007 }}, accessed 30 May 2007</ref> This reduces the impact of the Boulder Municipal Airport and the Boulder County Sheriff's Department facilities (including the county jail), which are located on the southern side of the buffer.

Two reservoirs operated by the Boulder and Left Hand Irrigation Company,<ref>[http://www.co.boulder.co.us/openspace/recreating/public_parks/twinlakes.htm Twin Lakes Open Space information page] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070808113800/http://www.co.boulder.co.us/openspace/recreating/public_parks/twinlakes.htm |date=August 8, 2007 }} Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department, accessed 30 May 2007</ref> are located in central Gunbarrel. Irrigation ditches and canals, including the Boulder and Whiterock Ditch, pass through this primarily residential area. The Twin Lakes Open Space, a large park which includes the two reservoirs and extends west along the ditch, is operated by the Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department. The park brings protected wetlands, jogging trails and green spaces directly into the urban area. The City of Boulder operates Eaton Park, adjacent to the west lake. Eaton Park includes picnic facilities, [[BMX]] jumps and additional protected wetland. Flood control facilities are integral to the reservoir and canal systems, but they do not eliminate the flood risk to adjacent development.

The Gunbarrel CDP has an area of {{convert|16.340|km2|acres|disp=flip}}, including {{convert|0.155|km2|acres|disp=flip}} of water.<ref name=CO_CDP_2020/>

===Natural hazards===
The principal natural hazard in Gunbarrel is [[flood]]ing. The county Transportation Department provides floodplain information through an online request page,<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070621163355/http://www.co.boulder.co.us/transportation/drainage_floodcontrol/online_floodplain_determination.htm |date=June 21, 2007 }}</ref> free of charge for property owners in the unincorporated areas of the county. Boulder County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program which allows some reduction in the cost of [[flood insurance]] for residents.<ref>[http://www.co.boulder.co.us/transportation/drainage_floodcontrol/floodcontrol.htm Flood Control information page] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070601225845/http://www.co.boulder.co.us/transportation/drainage_floodcontrol/floodcontrol.htm |date=June 1, 2007 }}, Boulder County Transportation Department, accessed 7 June 2007</ref>
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===Climate===
{{Weather box
|location                = Gunbarrel, Colorado
|single line             = Y
|collapsed               = Yes
|Jan high F              = 46
|Feb high F              = 49
|Mar high F              = 56
|Apr high F              = 63
|May high F              = 72
|Jun high F              = 81
|Jul high F              = 86
|Aug high F              = 85
|Sep high F              = 77
|Oct high F              = 65
|Nov high F              = 54
|Dec high F              = 46
|year high F             = 65
|Jan low F               = 22
|Feb low F               = 23
|Mar low F               = 29
|Apr low F               = 36
|May low F               = 44
|Jun low F               = 51
|Jul low F               = 56
|Aug low F               = 55
|Sep low F               = 47
|Oct low F               = 38
|Nov low F               = 28
|Dec low F               = 22
|year low F              = 38
|source 1 = Accuweather<ref>{{cite web
| title = Gunbarrel Weather
| url =http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/gunbarrel-co/80301/march-weather/2200903?monyr=3/1/2015&view=table
 | accessdate = August 22, 2015}}</ref>
|date=August 2015
}}