How Hot in the Summer in S. George (St. George: allergies, living in)

[redrockglass]

Could anyone tell me how hot it gets in St George in the Summer and for how many months is it hot?

Thanks

[coolcats]

The all time Utah state record of 117 was set in St. George about 20 years ago. This year I know it got up to 113. So you should expect 110 each year easy. I think in July and August the average high is about 105 or so. I would say it's hot from the start of May through the end of September. This time of year its great -- 70s and 80s every day. Winters are usually about 55 during the day.

[philiplo]

Yes, it does get hot during the summer, but it's not the same feeling you get in some other parts of the country. When we lived in Seattle, it rarely got up to 90 degrees. However, that 90 in Seattle felt hotter than 105 here in St. George. Also, I believe you eventually adapt to the temperatures. Now when I visit Seattle I get cold if it's less than 80. Go figure.

[redrockglass]

Is it as hot as Laughlin? To me that is hot. I don't like Florida type of heat but I also hate that "I can't breathe" dry heat.

Thanks

PS how is it for allergies?

[coolcats]

Probably 10 degrees cooler than Laughlin on an average day. 5 degrees cooler than Las Vegas.

[CA Transplant]

It's miserable. This is my third summer here (as of July 1) and I'm dreading it. It's so oppressive, you can't do anything -not that there's anything to do unless you hike, bike or play golf.

[LRUA]

St. George area is significantly hotter than anywhere else in Utah, mostly due to lower elevation...while hot for Utah it is "cooler" than Phoenix or Las Vegas,NV not to mention Yuma or Laughlin/Bullhead City....here are the NOAA 1971-2000 climate normals (averages) for St. George,UT ....

JAN 55 29
FEB 61 33
MAR 69 39
APR 77 46
MAY 87 55
JUN 98 63
JUL 103 70
AUG 100 68
SEP 93 60
OCT 81 47
NOV 65 35
DEC 55 29

Most of the year St. George enjoys a delightful mild sunny dry climate but it does get hot in summer ....100 degrees even with low humidity is still hot !!

[Miss Marple]

I've lived in St. George for 10 years, a transplant from the Calif coast. From about April/May in the 80's to June-Oct in the 90's and 100+'s, topping out at about 115. If you have allergies...BEWARE! I now am allergic to the weeds, trees, grasses in the area, which in addition to the dry climate has resulted in asthma. Needless to say, I am now looking to relocate back to a climate I'm more aclimated to. However, winters are the best here!!!

[alicenevada]

Interesting to note that about your allergies, Miss Marple. We are considering moving from Tn to Ut BECAUSE of our allergies! Most people say that a move to a drier climate did wonders for their sinus infections and allergies . I guess everyone is diferent. I have heard that sometimes people who have allergies can develope new allergies in their new climate so that's always a possibility, I guess.

[scirocco22]

Originally Posted by alicenavada

Interesting to note that about your allergies, Miss Marple. We are considering moving from Tn to Ut BECAUSE of our allergies! Most people say that a move to a drier climate did wonders for their sinus infections and allergies . I guess everyone is diferent. I have heard that sometimes people who have allergies can develope new allergies in their new climate so that's always a possibility, I guess.

I'd say I'm in the "most people" category, Alice. The minute I moved in the area, my allergies went away. It took me awhile to get used to the fine dust that comes with living in the desert but by and large, it's so much nicer in a drier climate. For me, I just feel better all around. My bones and muscles really appreciate the low humidity.

Getting back to topic, yes, the summers are hot but as the old saying goes "it's a dry heat." I always used to laugh at that but it's so true. When it's over 100 degrees and the humidity is below 10%, you really don't notice it being that hot the way you would anywhere else when it gets above the high 80s with humidities anywhere above 50% ...actually, anywhere above 30%. I'm beginning to enjoy the 3 and a half months of temps above 100 (when I'm around, that is).