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The climate in St. George is semi-arid
with two separate rainfall seasons in the early spring and late
summer which average about eight inches of annual
precipitation. Although average maximum temperatures for the
summer months are between 95 and 101 degrees Fahrenheit, the
low humidity makes these temperatures agreeable.
The Southern Utah climate features bright sunshine, small annual precipitation,
clean air and a wide daily temperature range. Another attractive
feature is mild winters with infrequent traces of snowfall
which rarely stays on the ground more than a day.
St. George lies in the high desert at an elevation of 2800 feet. Within
20 miles north and west of the city are the Pine Valley Mountains
(10,000 feet) and the Beaver Dam Mountains (7,000) offering
cool mountain climate during the summer. St. George's climate
is an attraction in its own right. It has become a green oasis
in the desert, and the combination of the warm, dry winter climate
and natural beauty of the setting draws both new residents and
tourists to the area.
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