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Rawlins
is a town in Carbon County in south-central Wyoming. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,259 residents. The town was named for Union General John Aaron Rawlins, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army.) The story goes that in 1867, while in command of the troops protecting the crew surveying the route of the first trans-continental railroad, General Rawlins requested a drink of cold water. A group of soldiers went out in search of water and discovered a fresh spring. Taking the water back to the General, Rawlins declared it was the "most refreshing drink he had ever tasted" and further exclaimed, If anything is ever named after me, I hope it will be a spring of water. The community was then named Rawlins Springs and later shortened to Rawlins. The town of Rawlins was incorporated in 1886 and was designated the seat of Carbon County. Historically, Carbon County has been traversed by the Overland Trail, Oregon Trail, Mormon Trail, and both the original route of the Union Pacific Railroad and the Lincoln Highway. Interstate 80 now crosses the county, although there are many scenic back roads and byways that offer lots of opportunities for photography and wildlife viewing. The town of Rawlins itself offers a charming atmosphere with several fine restaurants, family-style eateries, boutiques and other shops and businesses and beautiful parks and open space.
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Rawlins Vacation Rentals
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Rawlins Hotels and Resorts
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| Comfort Inn & Suites | 2366 E Cedar St | Rawlins, WY | | (307) 324-3663 | | Days Inn | 2222 E Cedar St | Rawlins, WY | | (307) 324-6615 | | Sleep Inn | I-80 Hwy | Rawlins, WY | | (307) 328-1732 | | Super 8 Motel | 2338 Wagon Cir St | Rawlins, WY | | (307) 328-0630 |
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Rawlins Weather & Climate
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South-central Wyoming has a semi-arid climate, as does most of the state of Wyoming. The elevation is approximately 6,800 feet, which translates to an overall cool climate. Maximum summer temperatures rarely exceed 85 to 95 degrees F. In some places at around 9,000 feet, the average temperature in July is closer to 70 degrees F. Summer nights are almost always cool, even though daytime readings may be very high at times. It may sometimes drop below freezing in the middle of summer. Wintertime has rapid and frequent changes between mild and cold spells. There are usually less than ten cold spells during a winter. Snow falls frequently November to May, and amounts vary according to elevation. Warm Chinook winds are common, especially along the eastern slopes.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
33°F |
12°F |
0.56 in. |
- |
| February |
37°F |
15°F |
0.52 in. |
- |
| March |
45°F |
22°F |
0.65 in. |
- |
| April |
55°F |
28°F |
1.06 in. |
- |
| May |
65°F |
36°F |
1.49 in. |
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| June |
77°F |
44°F |
0.93 in. |
- |
| July |
85°F |
50°F |
0.90 in. |
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| August |
83°F |
49°F |
0.81 in. |
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| September |
73°F |
40°F |
0.82 in. |
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| October |
59°F |
31°F |
0.86 in. |
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| November |
42°F |
20°F |
0.65 in. |
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| December |
34°F |
13°F |
0.49 in. |
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Rawlins Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Rawlins Municipal Harvey Field (RWL) located about 2 miles east of Rawlins, Shively Field (SAA) located approximately 32 miles southeast of Rawlins in Saratoga, Wyoming, and finally the Dixon airport (9U4) located roughly 53 miles southwest of Rawlins in Dixon, Wyoming.
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Rawlins Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Sinclair Golf Club | Sinclair | WY | 6.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Hogadon | Casper | WY | 88.1 mi. | | | Snowy Range | Laramie | WY | 91.4 mi. | | | Steamboat | Steamboat Springs | CO | 92.7 mi. | | | Keystone | Keystone | CO | 104.0 mi. | |
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