September begins the autumn season in Nevada in the second half of the month. The sunshine lasts for 9 hours a day, and the highlands see a change in colors. The average high temperatures in early autumn are in the warm 75°F (23.9°C) to 102°F (38.9°C) range, and the average low temperatures are in the mild 31°F (-0.6°C) to 71°F (21.7°C) range. Winnemucca in the north registers temperatures between 40°F (4.4°C) to 81°F (27.2°C), while Ely in the central region is between 38°F (3.3°C) to 76°F (24.4°C). The fall season is the driest period in the year statewide. Mountain trails invite adventure seekers, and campgrounds are busy in the fall season. Hunters seek the large numbers of grouse, partridge, pheasant, quail, and wild turkey, cotton, and white-tail rabbits in the daylight. Temperatures fall rapidly after sunset and often more than 30°F (-1.1°C) to those during the day. Evenings have a gentle breeze in the highlands, and even in the lowlands, the conditions are comfortable. September sees many visitors in Nevada.