Southwest Dairy Museum

Museum Museum showcasing regional dairy industry history

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Southwest Dairy Museum
33.1415, -95.6119

How to Get to Southwest Dairy Museum #

The museum is reached by car from Greenville’s downtown-expect a short local drive from U.S. Route 69. Parking is typically available on-site or on adjacent streets. If coming from Dallas, it’s roughly a 60-75 minute drive via I-30 and US-69.

Tips for Visiting Southwest Dairy Museum #

  • Visit late morning on a weekday to meet local school groups-the museum's educators are often giving live demonstrations then.
  • Check dairy-farm event schedules; the museum sometimes hosts butter-churning or cheese-tasting sessions that aren't listed on big event calendars.
  • The small on-site store sells regional cheeses and archival postcards-bring cash for quicker transactions.

Best Time to Visit Southwest Dairy Museum #

Best visited in spring or fall when local agricultural events coincide with museum programming.

Spring (Mar-May)
Mar-May · 50-75°F (10-24°C)
Cooler weather around Greenville makes short drives between nearby farms pleasant; many agricultural events resume in spring.
Fall (Sep-Nov)
Sep-Nov · 50-75°F (10-24°C)
Harvest season and county fairs increase local activity-pair a museum visit with a nearby farmers' market.

Weather & Climate near Southwest Dairy Museum #

Climate

Southwest Dairy Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1146 mm/year), wettest in May.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°

Weather

116 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (138 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°

Weather

138 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 32°

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 34°

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
21° 34°

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 31°

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
11° 26°

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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