Beaver, Washington facts for kids
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Beaver, Washington
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 Beaver, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Beaver, Washington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Clallam |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98305
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-53009 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1527580 |
| Other names | Pleasant Tyee |
Beaver is a small place in Clallam County, Washington, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. This community is located on the Olympic Peninsula, nestled between U.S. Route 101 and Lake Pleasant.
Exploring Beaver's Location
Beaver is found along U.S. Route 101, a main highway, just north of the town of Forks. It's right next to the beautiful Olympic National Forest and sits by Lake Pleasant. Beaver is about 413 feet (126 meters) above the ocean.
You can find a county park at Lake Pleasant, which has a playground and places to launch boats. Did you know Beaver is one of the rainiest places in the United States? It gets about 121 inches (over 3 meters) of rain every year!
Beaver's Climate
The weather in Beaver is usually mild, meaning there aren't huge differences between the highest and lowest temperatures. It also gets plenty of rain all year long. According to a system that classifies climates around the world, Beaver has a marine west coast climate. This type of climate is often called "Cfb" on climate maps. It means the area has cool, but not freezing, winters and warm, but not hot, summers.
