Karval, Colorado facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Karval, Colorado
Unincorporated community
Karval's K–12 public school
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Country	United States
State	Colorado
County	Lincoln
Elevation	5,115 ft (1,559 m)
Time zone	UTC-7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	80823
Area code(s)	719
GNIS feature ID	0196395

Karval is a small community in Lincoln County, Colorado. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own city government. However, it does have a U.S. Post Office. The ZIP Code for Karval is 80823.

About Karval

Karval got its name from G. K. Kravig, one of the first people to settle there. The post office in Karval has been open since 1911.

Where is Karval?

Karval is located in Colorado. You can find it at these coordinates: 38 degrees, 44 minutes, 0 seconds North and 103 degrees, 32 minutes, 13 seconds West. This means it's in the eastern part of Colorado.

Karval's Climate

Karval has a cold semi-arid climate. This type of climate is often called "BSk" on climate maps. It means the area is usually dry, but it can get cold, especially in winter.

• Temperatures:
  • In January, the average temperature is about 30.4 degrees Fahrenheit (around -1 Celsius).
  • In July, the average temperature is about 73.3 degrees Fahrenheit (around 23 Celsius).
  • The highest temperature ever recorded was 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Celsius) in June.
  • The lowest temperature ever recorded was -29 degrees Fahrenheit (-34 Celsius) in January.

• Precipitation:
  • Karval gets about 15.9 inches (404 mm) of rain and snow each year.
  • July is usually the wettest month, with about 2.98 inches (75.7 mm) of rain.
  • The community gets about 21 inches (53 cm) of snow each year.