The climate of Love County is particularly mild. Much of the temperature is affected by winds from the Gulf of Mexico. Shirt-sleeve golfing weather exists from early March through November. Winter cold spells are usually of short duration.
Snow is uncommon.
July through March all generally average less than 3 inches. Small planes can operate under visual flight rules 250 to 300 days a year. The county covers 420 square miles and is rolling open prairie with frequent stands of trees. Drainage is by several creeks flowing southward to the Red River. Marietta has an elevation of 843 feet above sea level.