Denmark, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Denmark, Oregon
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 Denmark, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Denmark, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Curry |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97450
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| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1119858 |
Denmark is a small, unincorporated community in Curry County, Oregon, United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but no official local government like a city. You can find Denmark between the towns of Bandon and Port Orford. It's located right where U.S. Route 101, a major highway, crosses Willow Creek.
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History of Denmark, Oregon
Denmark was settled by families from the country of Denmark. These first-generation Danish settlers created a successful dairy farming business in the area.
Early Development and Growth
The community grew over time. A post office was opened in Denmark in 1882, helping people send and receive mail. By 1915, Denmark was a busy place. It had a sawmill for cutting wood, a cheese factory, and a creamery where butter and other dairy products were made. There was also a public school for the children in the community. In 1940, Denmark had a population of 96 people.
Decline and Modern Day
Over the years, the community of Denmark began to shrink. When U.S. Route 101 was improved, it was built to go around the main business area of Denmark. This meant fewer people stopped in the community, and businesses started to decline. The post office closed in 1960. By the 1990s, the only business left was a store that also sold gas. In 2009, an espresso stand, where you can get coffee drinks, was at the same location.
Climate Change Focus
In 2009, Denmark, Oregon, was featured in a series of articles by Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). These articles talked about climate change. This series came out around the same time as the Copenhagen Summit, a big meeting about climate change held in the country of Denmark.
Climate in Denmark, Oregon
The Denmark area has warm and dry summers. The average monthly temperature never goes above 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius).
Understanding the Climate Type
According to the Köppen climate classification system, Denmark has a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate." This type of climate is often called "Csb" on climate maps. It means the area has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 73 (23) |
74 (23) |
77 (25) |
83 (28) |
94 (34) |
81 (27) |
89 (32) |
88 (31) |
93 (34) |
92 (33) |
79 (26) |
71 (22) |
94 (34) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 55.8 (13.2) |
56.4 (13.6) |
57.2 (14.0) |
59.2 (15.1) |
63.4 (17.4) |
66.1 (18.9) |
70 (21) |
71.3 (21.8) |
70.5 (21.4) |
65.6 (18.7) |
59.3 (15.2) |
55.6 (13.1) |
62.5 (16.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 41 (5) |
40 (4) |
40.7 (4.8) |
42 (6) |
45.8 (7.7) |
50 (10) |
52.8 (11.6) |
52.7 (11.5) |
49.7 (9.8) |
46 (8) |
43.6 (6.4) |
40.7 (4.8) |
45.4 (7.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 22 (−6) |
22 (−6) |
29 (−2) |
30 (−1) |
33 (1) |
40 (4) |
42 (6) |
41 (5) |
40 (4) |
29 (−2) |
28 (−2) |
16 (−9) |
16 (−9) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 11.62 (295) |
9.34 (237) |
9.65 (245) |
5.87 (149) |
3.79 (96) |
1.83 (46) |
0.45 (11) |
0.86 (22) |
1.71 (43) |
4.75 (121) |
10.83 (275) |
12.1 (310) |
72.8 (1,850) |
| Average precipitation days | 19 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 149 |
