South Boulder River Retreat Offering Brochure

ELEVATION & CLIMATE
T
he elevation gain on the property is a little over 1,370 feet,
with the highest point around 6,400 feet above sea level on
the northeast boundary near the rim and the lowest around
5,030 feet on the northwest portion along the South Boulder
River. There are some dramatic elevation changes with the cliff bands that
span along the northeast quadrant of the property.
Pony receives approximately 16 inches of rain per year, with the majority
falling in May and June, and around 59 inches of snow annually. Located
in the USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, the average growing season of the area is
approximately 86 days. The last frost of the year is typically early to mid-
June and the first frost tends to be in early September.
Average high temperatures in June, July, and August range from 66° to 76°
Fahrenheit. Summer average minimum temperatures range from 40° to
49°. In December, January, and February, average high temperatures are
between 32° and 37°. Winter average minimum temperatures are typically
between 12° and 16°.
There are an average of 186 sunny days throughout the year in Pony.
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