We know its important
for you to know what the weather
is like before you come to Wildcatter
Ranch. Here is local weather and
climate information, and a there's
also a chart below.
Here are some
things to consider about the weather
when getting ready to come to the
ranch:
Light winds
are southerly for most of the
year, except for January and February,
when north winds prevail.
Summer daytime
temperatures are hot, with highs
in the 90's, and several days
of 100 degrees or more can be
expected.
In normal years
there are about 104 days with
temperatures of 90 degrees or
above, and 72 days with temperatures
of 32 degrees or below.
Normal annual
rainfall for the area is 28",
with the greatest part in the
form of thunder showers rather
than general rains. Most of the
rain occurs from May through October.
In the spring,
its not uncommon that thunderstorms
become violent, and tornadoes
are a possibility.
Winter precipitation
is limited, usually falling as
light rain, freezing rain, sleet
or light snow.
Winter cold
fronts, heralded by strong, gusty
winds and sudden drops in temperature
(Northers) are common but brief.
Sunshine and southerly winds soon
displace them.
The average
annual snowfall is 1", and it
rarely remains on the ground for
more than 2-3 days.
Relative humidity
ranges from 50% - 82% most of
the year.
Thunderstorms
occur on an average of 48 days
a year, reaching peak in May.
Rapid weather
changes characterize spring, as
cool spells and warming trends
move through the area in rapid
succession.
Fall generally
brings fair skies and moderate
temperatures.
Here's a chart
showing the average monthly highs,
lows and record temperatures here
at the ranch:
