About St George
St. George or Saint George is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Utah, United States. It is Utah's fifth-most populous city and the largest outside the Wasatch Front, with a population of 95,342 at the 2020 census. The St. George metropolitan statistical area has an estimated 208,000 residents. Located in southwestern Utah on the Arizona-Utah border, it lies in the northeasternmost part of the Mojave Desert, immediately south of the Pine Valley Mountains, which mark the southern boundary of the Great Basin. St. George lies slightly northwest of the Colorado Plateau, which ends at the Hurricane Fault.
Places to visit in St George
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Snow Canyon State Park
Nature · 8 mi from centreJust north of town, this park features red and white sandstone cliffs, lava flows and sand dunes, with short hiking trails and scenic drives that are especially photogenic at sunrise and sunset.
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Zion National Park
Nature · 35 mi from centreAbout an hour's drive east, Zion's towering sandstone canyon offers famous hikes like the Narrows and Angels Landing, accessible by a park shuttle through the main canyon.
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St. George Utah Temple
ReligiousThe gleaming white temple is a historic Latter-day Saint landmark; the interior is closed to the public, but the grounds and visitor center are open to everyone.
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St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm
MuseumA museum built over a rich bed of fossilized dinosaur tracks discovered during construction work, displaying the preserved footprints in place along with related fossils and exhibits on the Early Jurassic period.
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Brigham Young Winter Home
HistoricFree guided tours visit the restored adobe house where the Mormon leader spent his winters, giving a glimpse of pioneer-era furnishings and daily life in the early settlement of southern Utah.
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Red Cliffs National Conservation Area
Nature · 4 mi from centreProtected desert land just north of St. George with hiking trails among red rock formations and small slot canyons, as well as important habitat for the threatened Mojave desert tortoise.
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Sand Hollow State Park
Nature · 11 mi from centreA reservoir ringed by red sandstone east of town, popular for swimming, paddleboarding and fishing in its warm water, with large adjacent dune areas set aside for off-highway vehicle riding.
Best time to visit St George
Based on recent weather records, the most comfortable time to visit St George is April and October, when average daytime highs are around 78–81°F and rain falls on about 2 days a month.
Average daily low and high temperatures and days with at least 1 mm of rain, from recent weather records. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
St George weather forecast
- Wed 21 Oct 70° 59° 58%
- Thu 22 Oct 79° 62° 94%
- Fri 23 Oct 69° 56° 75%
- Sat 24 Oct 74° 55° 5%
- Sun 25 Oct 72° 57° 1%
- Mon 26 Oct 78° 59° 2%
Know before you go
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Driving
- On the right
- Time zone
- America/DenverUTC−6
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
Upcoming public holidays in United States
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Presidents DayWashington's Birthday
Banks, offices and some attractions may close on public holidays, and flights and hotels often fill up early around them.
Getting to St George
These are the airports closest to central St George. Compare fares into each one, as a slightly longer transfer can sometimes mean a much cheaper flight.
- SGU St. George Regional Airport6 mi (9 km) from the city centre
Getting around St George
St. George, like all cities in Utah, follows a well-defined grid system that makes it easy to get around and find your destination. For example, let's take the address 650 South 300 East. Each hundred represents one block radiating out from the center point at Tabernacle Street (running east-west) and Main Street (running north-south). To find 650 South 300 East, starting from the intersection of Main and Tabernacle, you would drive 3 blocks to the east, then just over 6 blocks to the south. St.
By bus
SunTran is St George's public transit system, with over 140 bus stops and six fixed routes serving St. George and Ivins.
By bicycle
St. George also has a good urban trail network.mw-parser-output .error-deadlink{color:red;background:yellow;display:none;white-space:nowrap}[dead link] offering some very scenic routes for pedestrians, bicyclists, and skaters.
St George travel FAQ
When is the best time to visit St George?
Based on recent weather records, the most comfortable time to visit St George is April and October, when average daytime highs are around 78–81°F and rain falls on about 2 days a month.
What is the weather like in St George?
July is usually the warmest month in St George, with average highs of 105°F (41°C). January is the coolest, with average lows of 34°F (1°C). The wettest month is typically March, with about 37 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to St George?
St. George Regional Airport (SGU) is the closest airport, about 6 miles (9 km) from the centre of St George.
What time zone is St George in?
St George uses the America/Denver time zone (currently UTC−6). Remember to check for daylight saving changes when planning connecting flights.
How do I get around St George?
St. George, like all cities in Utah, follows a well-defined grid system that makes it easy to get around and find your destination. For example, let's take the address 650 South 300 East.
What are the best places to visit in St George?
Top sights in St George include Snow Canyon State Park, Zion National Park, St. George Utah Temple and St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm. Just north of town, this park features red and white sandstone cliffs, lava flows and sand dunes, with short hiking trails and scenic drives that are especially photogenic at sunrise and sunset.
