10 Days

The distance between Midlothian and Charlottesville does not seem that huge but the climate can be quite different. This is probably because of the change in altitude. Richmond is at 166 feet above sea level but Charlottesville is 594 feet. As we drive the 75 miles, we notice the buds on the trees diminishing as we approach Charlottesville. Today, at home, I looked out at the top of one of the hickories and noticed tiny new leaves have begun to appear. As I look out the window now in Clemons, the trees still have tiny reddish buds. Many days there is a 5 to 10 degree difference in temperatures, too. Interesting. So I estimate that there is about a ten day difference in climate created by the 75 miles.