Climate Summary
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| Coalville, Utah Climate Summary General Climate • Coalville, Utah experiences a continental climate, characterized by warm, dry summers and cold, snowy winters.
• The city is located in the Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains, which influences its climate.
• Coalville receives an average of 18.5 inches of precipitation annually, with most of it falling as snow during the winter months. Temperature • Average high temperatures range from 32°F in January to 85°F in July.
• Average low temperatures range from 13°F in January to 52°F in July.
• The city experiences an average of 100 days per year with temperatures above 90°F and 12 days per year with temperatures below 0°F. Precipitation • Coalville receives an average of 18.5 inches of precipitation annually, with most of it falling as snow during the winter months.
• The city experiences an average of 60 days per year with measurable precipitation.
• Snowfall averages 100 inches per year, with the heaviest snowfall occurring in December and January. Wind • The prevailing wind direction in Coalville is from the west-southwest.
• Average wind speeds range from 5 to 10 mph. Humidity • Relative humidity levels in Coalville are typically low, averaging around 30% during the day and 60% at night. Sunshine • Coalville receives an average of 260 sunny days per year. Climate Extremes • The highest temperature ever recorded in Coalville was 105°F on July 13, 1931.
• The lowest temperature ever recorded in Coalville was -47°F on February 1, 1933.
• The greatest amount of precipitation ever recorded in Coalville in a single month was 14.6 inches in December 1992.
• The greatest amount of snowfall ever recorded in Coalville in a single month was 54.5 inches in January 1993. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History and Science • Coalville is located within the Wasatch Plateau, a region renowned for its vast coal reserves. The town's namesake coal mine was once the largest underground coal mine in the United States. • The area is home to the Willow Creek Formation, a geological formation that contains fossils of ancient plants and animals, including dinosaurs. Personalities John Wesley Powell:The renowned explorer and geologist led an expedition through Coalville in 1869, mapping the region's geology and natural resources. William Henry Hooper:A prominent Mormon pioneer and businessman, Hooper founded the town of Coalville in 1859 and established the coal mine that drove its economy. Arthur V. Watkins:A Utah senator who served from 1947 to 1959, Watkins was instrumental in securing federal funding for the construction of the Central Utah Project, which brought water to the Coalville area. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Antelope Island State Park (15 miles west of Coalville): Home to the largest free-roaming bison herd in the United States, as well as pronghorns, bighorn sheep, and numerous bird species. Offers scenic drives, hiking trails, camping, and boating opportunities. 2.Great Salt Lake State Park (10 miles west of Coalville): Features the Great Salt Lake, the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. Visitors can explore the lake's unique ecosystem, swim in its buoyant waters, and witness the spectacular sunsets. 3.Promontory Summit Historic Site (20 miles west of Coalville): Marks the location where the First Transcontinental Railroad was completed in 1869. Offers a museum, walking trails, and a monument commemorating the historic event. |
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