CLIMATE

• Climates are more moist close to the mountains and to the east and north.
• They are driest in the central portions.
• Precipitation in the prairies can reach from about 12.6 inchesto 21.7
• Temperatures can be as low as -40° F, and in the summer it can be as high 70° F.
• There are two real seasons: a growing season and a dormant season.

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Prairie dog

Prairie Chicken

Prairie Kingsnake

Buffalo Grass

Milkweed

Big Bluestem Grass

Locations of prairies