At 46 degrees latitude south, the area is called a temperate climate.

• The prevailing wind is westerly (45 mph) with cold weather coming on SouWesters.
• Rainfall averages 20 inches (500mm) with typically dry autumns and winters and most rain falls during December and January
• The long dry periods can occur with variation in annual rain from 13 to 25 inches.
• Floods occur on average every 7 years but can occur at any time with 3 in 3 months one year.
  

• Winters from May to August mean a no grass growth period of 120 days.
• At 640 feet above sea level (200 meters) and surrounded by hills the area experiences 100 ground frosts a year.  This helps keep the area relatively free of many pests and diseases.