Mean annual temperature is about 45 to 52 degrees F, and mean annual precipitation ranges from 30 to 36 inches. These are the Clinton , Fayette , Hayden and Lamont soils. The Clinton and Fayette soils are silty. Hayden soils contain more clay and have stones and pebbles in the sola. These soils are on similar landscape positions as the Chelsea soils.
Drainage is excessive.
The potential for surface runoff is negligible to low. Permeability is rapid. Depth to an intermittent water table is greater than 6 feet. Many areas in open woods are used for grazing. Some are used to grow corn, oats, and hay.