Kaweah, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kaweah, California
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 Kaweah, California
Location in California
Kaweah, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Tulare |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93237
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| Area code(s) | 559 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1660826 |
Kaweah is a small place in Tulare County, California, United States. It's not a city with its own government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of the larger county.
The name Kaweah comes from the Yokuts language, where it is called Gā'wia. Kaweah is located about 2 miles (3.2 km) north-northwest of a town called Three Rivers. It even has its own post office with the ZIP code 93237.
What's the Weather Like in Kaweah?
Kaweah has a special kind of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has very warm, hot, and dry summers. The temperatures usually don't go above 100°F (38°C) on average each month.
Winters in Kaweah are mild and wet. This type of climate is common in places like the Mediterranean Sea region, as well as parts of California. Scientists use a system called the Köppen Climate Classification to describe climates around the world. Kaweah's climate is known as "Csb" in this system.
