Utah Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 13) However, regardless of the season, Utah’s climate is temperate, but you should come prepared for extremes – especially if you plan on spending time in the outdoors. Packing for your trip to Utah is dependent on the season and the area where you will be visiting. Daytime temperatures for Utah’s northern metropolitan areas range from 37° F in January to 93° F in July. In southwestern Utah, St George’s temperatures are usually at least 10-15° warmer year-round. WHAT TO EXPECT & WHAT TO BRING In the summer, cool fabrics like cotton are the order of the day, but more important than what you wear is that you use plenty of sunscreen. Utah’s mountain sunshine is different than that at the beach because the atmosphere is thinner at Utah’s high altitudes. A water bottle is a necessary part of your summer attire in order to stay hydrated and avoid altitude sickness. It’s actually a good idea all year-round. Spring and fall are delightful seasons, but both have their share of inclement weather. Spring mornings and evenings are crisp, with occasional frost, but days can alternate between warm-sunny and cold-rainy or even snowy. Fall’s blaze of color relies on a “cold-snap” to yield its most brilliant hues. There are some spectacular scenic drives (see www.utah.com/byways/fallcolorstour.htm). Spring and fall usually call for at least a jacket, sweater or raincoat. If you are heading into the mountains, a good parka is still recommended, even if you wind-up not needing it. In winter, a good coat is a necessity, as are layers of clothing that can be added or shed, depending on your activities and location. Also, don’t forget the hat, gloves and sunscreen year-round! MONTH LOGAN SALT LAKE PARK CITY ST. GEORGE MOAB BLANDING Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 31/11 F -0.6/-12 C 38/17 F 3/-8 C 48/26 F 9/-3 C 59/33 F 15/0.6 C 69/41 F 21/5 C 80/48 F 27/9 C 89/54 F 32/12 C 88/52 F 31/11 C 77/43 F 25/6 C 64/33 F 18/0.6 C 46/24 F 8/-4 C 34/15 F 1/-9 C 36/19 F 2/-7 C 43/24 F 6/-4 C 52/31 F 11/-0.6 C 62/38 F 17/3 C 72/46 F 22/8 C 83/54 F 28/12 C 92/62 F 32/16 C 90/61 F 33/16 C 79/51 F 26/11 C 66/40 F 19/4 C 50/29 F 10/-2 C 34/22 F 1/-6 C 32/12 F 0/-11 C 36/15 F 2/-9 C 41/20 F 5/-7 C 53/28 F 11/-2 C 63/36 F 17/2 C 74/44 F 23/7 C 82/50 F 26/10 C 79/49 F 26/9 C 70/41 F 21/5 C 58/32 F 14/0 C 44/22 F 6/-6 C 34/15 F 1/-9 C 53/25 F 12/-4 C 60/30 F 16/-1 C 67/36 F 19/2 C 77/43 F 25/6 C 86/51 F 30/11 C 96/59 F 36/14 C 102/66 F 37/18 C 99/65 F 37/18 C 93/55 F 34/13 C 80/43 F 27/6 C 65/32 F 18/-0.5 C 54/26 F 12/-4 C 42/18 F 6/-8 C 51/24 F 11/-4 C 62/33 F 17/0.5 C 72/41 F 22/5 C 82/48 F 28/9 C 92/56 F 33/13 C 99/63 F 36/16 C 95/61 F 35/16 C 87/51 F 30/11 C 73/39 F 23/4 C 57/28 F 14/-2 C 44/20 F 7/-7 C 38/16 F 3/-9 C 44/22 F 7/-6 C 52/27 F 11/-3 C 62/34 F 16/1 C 72/42 F 22/6 C 83/50 F 28/10 C 88/57 F 30/13 C 86/56 F 30/13 C 78/48 F 26/13 C 66/38 F 19/3 C 51/26 F 11/-3 C 41/19 F 5/-7 C Utah Travel Health & Safety Web Site Utah is renowned for its exciting and scenic outdoor activities. The Utah Department of Health’s Travel Health & Safety Web Site helps visitors safely experience Utah inside and out. Safety tips and activity links categorized by season will help you plan your visit, travel comfortably and return home safely at any time of year. Visit www.health.utah.gov/travel. Utah Seasons 13 http://www.utah.com/byways/fallcolorstour.htm http://www.health.utah.gov/travel
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