Kimberly, Oregon facts for kids
Kimberly is a small community located in Grant County, Oregon, United States. It's not an official city, but a place where people live and work. Kimberly is found where two important roads meet: Oregon Route 19 and Oregon Route 402. It's also where the John Day River and the North Fork John Day River join together.
About Kimberly
Kimberly got its name from the Kimberly family, who were well-known in the area. In the 1930s, a man named Orin Kimberly started the very first fruit orchard there. An orchard is a farm where fruit trees are grown.
What's Nearby?
If you visit Kimberly, you can find some interesting places nearby. South of the community, along Route 19, are two museums. One is the James Cant Ranch Museum. The other is the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center & Museum. Both are part of the famous John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. This monument is known for its amazing fossils!
Weather in Kimberly
Kimberly has a type of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means that the summers are usually warm and dry. The average temperature in the warmest months doesn't go above 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius).
