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2012 <br /> HUERFANO COUNTY GOVERNMENT <br /> LONE TREE PIT <br /> Gravel Pit <br /> Section IV <br /> Climate & Elevation <br /> Climatic Features <br /> The climate is semi-arid with annual precipitation averaging 12-15 inches with 50-75% <br /> of the precipitation falling between March and September. Mostly snow in March,April <br /> and early May. The remainder of the precipitation occurs in the form of showers and <br /> intense rain events. <br /> The optimum growing season for native plants is early spring and summer. The frost- <br /> free period ranges from 147-181 days. Plant Growth can begin anytime from March 15 <br /> to April 15. First killing frost can occur as early as September 1, Temperatures range <br /> from 100 to 35 below zero Fahrenheit. July is the warmest month and January- February <br /> are the coldest months. <br /> The area commonly has high intensity thunderstorms typically from June thru September. <br /> Average wind speeds are 5-7 miles per hour and the most intense wind period is in the <br /> spring months. <br />