Winds prevail from the south-southeast.
Frost-free days range from 275 in the southern part of this region to 232 in the north. The average number of growing degree-days ranges from 5751 in the northern to 6961 in the southern part of this region. Geology and Topography MLRA 86 is mostly gently sloping with some parts nearly level and some moderately steep to steep. Elevation ranges from 60 to 250 m. The soils formed under timbered savannah, post oak, and grass.