Porterville Weather - Climate
Porterville summers are dry with peak temparatures regularly above 35 deg C in January and February. The mercury rises above 45 deg C at least a few times during the year.
Late afternoons in summer are gererally unflyably windy as the area is affected by a northerly and a southerly sea-breeze.
Winters are mild with enough rain to support wheat and conola farming without any additional irrigation.
Winter flying is infrequent due to the regular passage of fronts as well as a very stable inversion that often sits at or below take-off. Ideal conditions for students.
Best flying months are November to March. Blue flying is very common.
Below are statistcal climate averages as measured by a Agromet weather station running since 1973 in Porterville. Data supplied by Agromet.
The Southern Masked Weaver males will have several partners and build up to 25 nests each season which can frequently be seen in Porterville gardens.
The Cape Weaver can often be found nest building in Porterville gardens. The female is assured of her mate's genetic standards and gets the most comfortable home by picking the best of her partners many "trial run" nest structures.
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