Alva, Wyoming

Alva is an unincorporated community in north central Crook County, Wyoming, United States. It lies along WYO 24 34.9 miles north of the town of Sundance, the county seat of Crook County[1] and 9.7 miles away from Hulett, Wyoming. Its elevation is 3,993 feet (1,217 m), and it is located at 44°41′41″N 104°26′29″W (44.694707, -104.441342).[2] Although Alva is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 82711.[3] Population is 50.

Public education in the community of Alva is provided by Crook County School District #1.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Alva has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[4]

gollark: Queens live longer than those.
gollark: Yes, this is I believe around the lifespan of worker bees in winter.
gollark: > However, worker bees that are born before winter will live 4 to 6 months. Their main job over winter is to keep the queen warm. They take turns being on the outer edge of the cluster where it is cooler, and circulate back towards the center where it is warmer.This might be where you got it from?
gollark: I see.
gollark: <@102038103463567360> The sources I can find on honey bee lifespans say it's only 6ish weeks.

References
  1. Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '08. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2008, p. 116.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alva, Wyoming
  3. Zip Code Lookup
  4. Climate Summary for Alva, Wyoming



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