Edwards, California facts for kids
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Edwards
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 Edwards
Location in California
Edwards
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elevation | 2,356 ft (718 m) |
| ZIP code |
93523
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Edwards is a small community in Kern County, California. It used to be called Muroc and Wherry Housing.
This area is located about 16 miles (26 km) east of Mojave. It's also about 22 miles (35 km) northeast of Lancaster. Edwards sits at an elevation of 2,356 feet (718 meters) above sea level.
The community started as a place for people working at the nearby air force base to live. In 1951, its name changed to Edwards. This happened after the air force base itself was renamed. Today, Edwards is part of the large Edwards Air Force Base area.
What is the Climate Like in Edwards?
Edwards has what is called a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually very dry. It gets very little rain.
The weather is often hot and sunny. This type of climate is common in desert regions.
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