Atherton School
Atherton School is a historic site in Texas, at a modelled elevation of 43 m. Hockley Mound stands 74 m to the north-northwest, 14 miles off. The nearest named place is First United Methodist Church of Katy, a historic site 0.1 miles away. Texas Independence Trail passes 14 miles off. 6 named summits stand within 25 miles.
What the record says
- Built
- 1986
- Material
- aluminium
What to expect
- Operated by
- Texas Historical Commission
How to reach it
- 14.3 mi off the Texas Independence Trail
Named places within 25 miles
- Katy Heritage Park: 0.2 mi
- Thomas Park: 0.2 mi
- VFW Park: 0.4 mi
- Katy City Park: 0.9 mi
- Beckendorff Park: 1.0 mi
- First United Methodist Church of Katy: 0.1 mi
- Augustine Celaya House: 0.1 mi
- The City of Katy: 0.2 mi
- Tri-County Marker: 0.2 mi
- First Baptist Church of Katy: 0.5 mi
- The Duelin' Daltons: 1.2 mi
- Monster Storms: 1.3 mi
- Lone Star Racers: 1.3 mi
- The Snake Pit: 1.3 mi
- Texas knife makers supply: 15.6 mi
- Humble Mess Hall: 0.2 mi
- The Wright House: 0.2 mi
- The Featherston House: 0.3 mi
- Old Katy Post Office: 0.3 mi
- The Stockdick House: 0.3 mi
- "Francesca's Garden": 5.2 mi
- Towne Lake Community Garden: 11.2 mi
- Japanese Garden: 14.4 mi
- Wilchester Legacy Garden: 14.5 mi
- Preston Street Community Garden: 14.6 mi
- Outdoor Seating Area: 1.3 mi
- Shelter A: 7.4 mi
- Edith Smith Outdoor Classroom: 22.9 mi
- Janie's Picnic Area: 23.1 mi
- Picnic Area 4: 23.5 mi
- Wolf Hill: 7.4 mi
- Oak Hill: 9.6 mi
- Pool Hill: 10.4 mi
- Huntington Mound: 11.4 mi
- Hockley Mound: 14.1 mi
- Long Meadow Farms Nature Preserve: 10.7 mi
- Terry Hershey Park: 13.1 mi
- Cy-Fair Nature Trails: 16.3 mi
- Wortham Island Reserve: 22.2 mi
- Hogg Bird Sanctuary: 24.0 mi
- Cinco Ranch Beach Club: 5.0 mi
- Rexville: 23.9 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Atherton School. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockley Mound | NNW 344° | 74 m | 14.1 mi |
| Wolf Hill | N 359° | 52 m | 7.4 mi |
| Pool Hill | SW 225° | 40 m | 10.4 mi |
| Huntington Mound | SSW 196° | 35 m | 11.4 mi |
| Oak Hill | SSE 154° | 29 m | 9.6 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:28 | 19:04 | 19:35 |
| June solstice | 06:24 | 19:53 | 20:28 |
| September equinox | 07:12 | 18:50 | 19:21 |
| December solstice | 07:15 | 16:53 | 17:29 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Oct–May.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 54 | 58 | 64 | 70 | 77 | 83 | 85 | 85 | 81 | 73 | 63 | 55 |
| Precip in | 3.9 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 5.7 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 4.4 | 3.3 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Sugar Land, 15 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
OpenStreetMapOfficial siteOpenStreetMap element node/12438032594
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