Hiking Red Mountain Trail

When I was young in the mountain,
I never wanted to go to the ocean,
I never wanted to go to the desert.
I never wanted to go anywhere else
in the world, for I was in the
mountains. And that was always enough.
from: When I Was Young In the Mountains
by: Cynthia Rylant

While Utah is a dry climate (ha!!!), the weather can change often. Plus there can be dramatic temperature variations with the elevation changes. The elevation in southern Utah can go from 3,000 feet above sea level (St George/Zion area) to over 10,000 feet (Cedar Breaks area).
The climate in St. George is semi-arid with two separate rainfall seasons in the early spring and late summer which average about 3 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. Oh so 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. (says who!!??)

St. George's climate is an attraction in its own right. It has become a green oasis in the desert, (do you see any green!?) and the combination of the warm, dry winter climate and natural beauty is always to be counted upon! (Ha!!)
Generally speaking, winters in southern Utah enjoy low humidity and clear, blue skies. At lower elevations the weather is milder, with occasional light snowfall.....
The record high temperature in Utah was 118 °F (47 °C), recorded south of St. George on July 4, 2007, and the record low was -69 °F (-56 °C), recorded in the Bear River Mountains of northern Utah on February 1, 1985.
Bring on the Heat!!!!