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Climate <br /> ' The climate at Shaffers Crossing is generally colder <br /> due to the higher altitudes in that region. Temper- <br /> atures vary between the extremes of -40°F in the <br /> winter and 100°F in the summer with the onrival <br /> average being between 41°F and 45°F. Due to <br /> ' the altitude, however, temperatures may vary <br /> ' considerable at any given time. Temperatures tend <br /> to corrolate well with the altitude although they are <br /> also affected by seasonal changes and various air <br /> ' movements. <br /> ' Precipitation in the area is greatest during the months <br /> of April and May with July and December following <br /> close behind. Average annual precipitation is from <br /> ' 19 to 24 inches. During the winter months snow may <br /> accumulate to depths of 30 inches or more which then <br /> ' melts and flows into the streams during the months of <br /> ' May, June and July. <br /> In general, the summers tend to be mild while sub-zero <br /> temperatures are common during the winter. High <br /> humiity is rare and extremes in temperature are of <br /> short duration. The frost free season is generally less <br /> ' than 75 days. Also, evaporation in the area is <br /> ' moderate. <br />