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Picture clear, blue,
sunny skies, add a few, fluffy white clouds, red rock mountains,
green golf courses, picturesque walking trails, thriving businesses,
great shopping and you've got a picture of living and working in the
St. George area.
Washington County's climate features warm winters for golf, tennis
and other outdoor activities with over 300 sunny days per year.
Summers feature high temperatures of 105 degrees and cool nights
dropping into the 70's, perfect for patio lifestyles around the
pool. The desert climate, elevation 2,800 feet, promotes year
round recreation and leisure activities. St. George is known as the
"year round golf capitol of Utah" which offers ten great, scenic
golf courses and five additional golf courses in nearby Mesquite,
NV. Annual rainfall averages eight inches a year, which is normally
concentrated in the spring and fall.
The natural topography of St. George and neighboring communities
allows for a small town feel even though our metropolitan population
is approaching the 142,000 mark.
Nearby Pine Valley and neighboring Pine Mountain soar to nearly
10,000 feet offering a cool summer retreat just 20 miles from St.
George. Gunlock, Quail Creek and Sand Hollow Reservoir, offers
great boating and water skiing opportunities close by, while Lake
Mead and Lake Powell with world class boating opportunities are just
under two hours away.
St. George/Washington County is situated in the southwest corner of
Utah, just six miles from the Arizona State line on Interstate 15.
St. George, the county seat, is the county's largest city. It is
nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by impressive, red
sandstone cliffs. Zion's Park and Bryce Canyon are both within a
short drive.
People relocate to the St. George/Washington County area for various
reasons -- it might be the excellent quality of life....the many
breathtaking scenic areas....or the temperate climate....or the
healthy lifestyles the community offers....or the variety of golf
courses....or the other drawing factors including the outstanding
school system......or the Dixie State College educational
opportunities for all ages. Include the abundant recreational
opportunities... the variety of cultural events.... the growing
business opportunities. Whatever the reason or combination of
reasons, this is a great area in which to live, work and play.
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