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Sedgwick County Road and Bridge Gravel Pit Page 19 112(c) Operation Reclamation Permit February 25, 2024 • Available water supply, 0 to 60 inches: Moderate (about 7.2 inches) Interpretive groups • Land capability classification (irrigated): None specified • Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 6e • Hydrologic Soil Group: A • Ecological site: R072XY023C0 - Sandy Plains • Hydric soil rating: No Minor Components Sandy alluvial land • Percent of map unit: 5 percent • Hydric soil rating: No 11.0 EXHIBIT K—Climate The Climate in Sedgwick county according to U.S. Climate normals data from NOAA is as follows: Sedgwick County has a semi-arid/continental climate. The average annual precipitation is 16.7 inches. The annual temperature is 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Over the course of the year the temperature typically ranges from 14 degrees Fahrenheit to 86 degrees Fahrenheit. In the summer the temperature ranges from 58 degrees Fahrenheit to 86 degrees Fahrenheit. In the summer the temperature ranges from 14 degrees Fahrenheit to 40.5 degrees Fahrenheit. The average snowfall for the months of December through April is 20 inches.The 10m monthly mean wind speed ranges from 4 mph to 16 mph throughout the year. Strong winds occur from mid-winter through early spring, diminishing during the summer months. Wind gusts in Sedgwick County have reached up to 48 mph.Heavy storms are typical in the months of June through mid-August. Precipitation from heavy rains is likely to runoff and frequent high winds will evaporate precipitation as well so there is likely to be less precipitation available for vegetation than rainfall volumes.Weather can change rapidly, especially in the winter. Winter typically has cool to warm days and cold nights. Summer typically consists of hot days and cool nights. Tornadoes have occurred in Sedgwick County. Z IProjects\SedgwtckCounty12023 Gravel Pa PermrttmglPermit AEC