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Summer clouds

Summer (June-August): highs - low 80's to low 100's; lows -  50's to 60's, with occasional thunderstorms and associated strong winds. Moderate dry winds are common in the summer. 8.3" is average summer rainfall.

Spring (April/May) and Fall (September/October) have cooler temperatures: average highs 60-70's, average lows 30-40's with 7.3" average rain/snowfall.

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Summer Clouds
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Clouds move across a deep blue summer sky
 
Ice cliffs form when groundwater seeps from cliff faces and freezes  

Did You Know?
During the cold winter months when temperatures drop well below zero degrees F the Niobrara River freezes over in most places. Tall ice cliffs form on river bluffs and attract ice climbers to the Niobrara National Scenic River.
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Last Updated: September 07, 2007 at 12:53 EST