Ocala experiences extreme seasonal variation in monthly rainfall. Rain falls throughout the year in Ocala. The most rain falls during the 31 days centered around June 28, with an average total accumulation of 6.1 inches. The least rain falls around November 10, with an average total accumulation of 1.7 inches.
Andiron: Andiron,, one of a pair of horizontal iron bars upon which wood is supported in an open fireplace. The oldest of fireplace furnishings, andirons were used widely from the
Placing heavy logs directly onto the starter fire smothers it. Andirons and a grate work together to allow the starter fire to catch and grow so it can light the logs. The logs, resting on the extended legs of the andirons, burn to ash. The andirons function as supports. To support the logs, two andirons must be used.