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EI~Tl' "K" <br />Climate <br />At an approximate elevation of 6000 feet, this semi-azid site averages 12 to 16 inches of rain <br />annually. The average annual temperature is 48°F. Temperatures fall below freezing much of the <br />time in December through February. The sun shines approximately 71 percent of the time during <br />the year. <br />The growth season averages approximately 130 to 140 days from the middle of May to the end of <br />September. Optimum growth is during eazly April through June. <br />Wind velocities average 1.2 to 2.9 miles per hour and are prevailing from the north and northwest. <br />Strong winds during the spring months cause rapid drying of the soil surface. <br />ALSO PLEASE SEE ATTACHED TABLES 1, 2 & 3 FROM THE ADVANCED COPY OF THE <br />NRCS DRAFTS. <br />Table 1 Temperature and Precipitation <br />Table 2 Growing Season Dates <br />Table 3 Frost Period Probability Dates <br />