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Norden, California

Today, Norden, California is a topic that continues to generate interest and debate in various spheres of society. From its origins to the present, Norden, California has been the object of study, analysis and reflection by experts in different fields. Its impact on people's daily lives and global culture has been evident over the years. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Norden, California, from its origins to its relevance today. We will analyze its influence in different contexts and its importance in contemporary society. Additionally, we will examine the different perspectives that exist around this topic and how it has evolved over time.

Norden
Norden is located in California
Norden
Norden
Location within the state of California
Norden is located in the United States
Norden
Norden
Norden (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°19′05″N 120°21′22″W / 39.31806°N 120.35611°W / 39.31806; -120.35611
Country United States
State California
CountyNevada
Elevation
6,939 ft (2,115 m)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total27
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
95724
Area code530
GNIS feature ID1659242

Norden is a small unincorporated community in Nevada County, California, United States, about 9 miles (14 km) west of Truckee. The community is located on a former portion of U.S. Route 40 near Interstate 80 and lies along the historical First transcontinental railroad, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of Donner Pass.

Near Norden is the Sugar Bowl Ski Resort and Donner Ski Ranch, located in nearby Placer County.

The Norden post office, named after the lake, opened in 1926, closed in 1943, and reopened in 1947, and is now closed. The nearby Donner post office operated from 1882 to 1926.

The place is named for Charles Van Norden, an official of the South Yuba Water Company. The dam was built in 1900 and the resulting lake was named after Van Norden.

The community has a population of 27 as of 2016.

Climate

Norden has a Köppen Climate Classification of Warm-Summer Mediterranean Climate abbreviated as Csb.

Climate data for Norden, California
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 36
(2)
39
(4)
41
(5)
44
(7)
55
(13)
63
(17)
74
(23)
73
(23)
67
(19)
58
(14)
43
(6)
38
(3)
53
(12)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 18
(−8)
18
(−8)
19
(−7)
23
(−5)
31
(−1)
37
(3)
43
(6)
43
(6)
39
(4)
33
(1)
25
(−4)
19
(−7)
29
(−2)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 13.41
(341)
7.81
(198)
7.83
(199)
6.07
(154)
2.17
(55)
1.27
(32)
0.23
(5.8)
1.21
(31)
0.57
(14)
4.43
(113)
8.88
(226)
8.09
(205)
61.98
(1,574)
Source: Weatherbase

References

  1. ^ Donner Pass Historical Association
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norden, California
  3. ^ "Norden ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 530. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  5. ^ Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 477. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  6. ^ Gudde, Erwin G. (1998). California place names : the origin and etymology of current geographical names (4th ed., rev. and enl. ed.). Berkeley: University of California Press. p. 263. ISBN 0520213165.
  7. ^ Climate Summary for Norden, California
  8. ^ "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on August 22, 2013.