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Location / DescriptionSt. George, Utah also called "Dixie," is situated in the extreme southwestern corner of Utah, at the northernmost extension of the Mojave Desert. Its location on Interstate 15 makes it the western gateway to Zion and many other Utah national parks and monuments. The combination of the warm, dry winter climate and natural beauty of the setting draws both new residents and tourists to the area. 65 square miles
Population / Elevation100,000 / 2,860 feet above sea level
Weather / ClimateSt. George, Utah is located within the northern extension of the Mojave Desert. This Southwestern setting, and its low elevation, provide St. George with a desert climate characterized by low humidity (rapid evaporation), generally clear skies, relatively mild winters and hot summers. The average annual temperature is approximately 61 degrees F. Average annual precipitation is approximately 8 inches per year.
| St. George, Utah - Monthly Climate Normals | | | Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | | High °F | 78.0 | 53.5 | 60.3 | 68.1 | 77.1 | 86.2 | 95.9 | 102.0 | 99.8 | 93.2 | 80.5 | 64.8 | 54.3 | | Low °F | 45.9 | 27.1 | 31.7 | 37.5 | 44.2 | 52.4 | 60.3 | 67.8 | 66.4 | 57.1 | 45.0 | 33.2 | 27.4 | | | | Avg °F | 62.0 | 40.3 | 44.0 | 52.8 | 61.0 | 69.3 | 78.1 | 84.9 | 83.1 | 75.2 | 62.8 | 49.0 | 40.9 | | Rain | 8.14 | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.48 | 0.40 | 0.20 | 0.56 | 0.68 | 0.59 | 0.62 | 0.70 | 0.82 |
HistorySaint George was settled by Mormons, about 1861, sent by Brigham Young to grow cotton. Many people believe that St. George itself was named in honor of George A. Smith, Cotton farming, as well as processing at the Washington Cotton Mill, continued until after the Civil War, when the South was once again able to provide the Utah region with cotton. The St. George, Ut Mormon Temple, built between 1869-77, was the first first Mormon Temple built in Utah. The temple and several other historical buildings are still standing.
Things To Do
St. George, Ut. is known as a winter haven for what the 45,000 locals like to call "Snow Birds" (tourists who come to St. George to warm up away from the snow). St. George becomes a Mecca for vacationing college students who go south for an early taste of summer away from the snow. At such times, St. George Blvd. becomes THE place for every college student to see and be seen (avoid driving on St. George Blvd. at all costs during Spring Break - unless you have a lot of time).
Hotels/motels There is something for every taste and price range. For more information and a complete list. Click Here. (Hotel Rates, availability, reviews and reservation online)
Camping & RV ParksThere are many commercial and public locations for camping and RVs in and near St. George. For a complete list contact: - St. George Chamber of Commerce
97 E. St. George Blvd.
St. George, UT 84770
435-628-1658
Resources & Nearby AttractionsResources- Related Books & Gifts - Trading Post
- Zion's Majestic Canyons
- Brigham Young: Mormon Pioneer of the Desert
Cities & Towns- Springdale, Utah: 42 miles northeast.
- Cedar City, Utah: 51 miles north.
- Beaver, Utah: 102 miles north.
- Hurricane, Utah: 17 miles east.
- Kanab, Utah: 79 miles east.
- Fredonia, Arizona: 72 miles east.
- Mesquite, Nevada: 44 miles south.
- Las Vegas, Nevada: 118 miles southwest.
Parks & Monuments- Zion National Park (Main Visitor Center): 42 miles northeast.
- Zion National Park (Kolob Canyon Visitor Center): 52 miles northeast.
- Bryce Canyon National Park: 122 miles northeast.
- Cedar Breaks National Monument: 70 miles northeast.
- Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: 140 miles east.
- Pipe Spring National Monument: 58 miles east.
- Red Cliffs Desert Reserve 11 mles west
- Snow Canyon State Park: 11 miles west.
- Iron Mission State Park: 55 miles north.
- Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park: 75 miles east.
- Minersville State Park: 119 miles north.
Wilderness & Recreation Areas- Lake Mead National Recreation Area: 86 miles southwest.
- Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: 114 miles east.
- Grand Wash Cliffs.
- Dixie National Forest: 20 miles east.
Historic & Points of Interest- St. George Art Museum (within the city)
- Dixie College (within the city)
- Brigham Young Winter Home (within the city)
- Daughters of Pioneers Museum (within the city)
- Jacob Hamblin Home (within the city)
- St. George, Utah, Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm
WHAT YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE BUYING IN ST. GEORGE OR MESQUITE (Making Friends, Gated Communities, and HOA's): If you're concerned about not fitting in with the local "culture" please read my blog so that I can show by example what to expect. If you have any questions please feel free to call us. ABOUT OUR TEAM: We are a full service real estate team located in St. George, Utah with affiliate members in Salt Lake City, Mesquite Nevada, and Los Angeles, California.
Our goal is to make each real estate transaction as profitable as possible. Even now during of the most severe real estate market collapses in history (except for Europe in the 1300's and a few other notable "downturns") we have strategies in place that create wealth and prosperity in the real estate markets.
You need to know that we have winning combination of experience, resources, and knowledge in order to represent you and your financial interests whether it is your primary residence or your 1031 exchange of a commercial/investment property or TIC. In addition, if you have any general questions about buying or selling real estate in Utah, please contact me as I'm more than willing to help. Please browse my website for listings, reports and important local real estate information.
Sincerely,
MARK PETERSON, Branch Broker
Everest Realty Group 435-313-4643 |