Climate Summary
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| Delta, Utah Climate Summary General Climate • Delta, Utah has a semi-arid climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters.
• The average annual temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C).
• The average annual precipitation is 7.87 inches (200 mm). Summer • The average summer temperature is 75.2°F (24°C).
• The average high temperature in July is 93°F (34°C).
• The average low temperature in July is 57°F (14°C).
• The average precipitation in July is 0.47 inches (12 mm). Winter • The average winter temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C).
• The average high temperature in January is 36°F (2°C).
• The average low temperature in January is 12°F (-11°C).
• The average precipitation in January is 0.63 inches (16 mm). Spring and Fall • The average spring and fall temperatures are 45.4°F (7.4°C) and 53.6°F (12°C), respectively.
• The average precipitation in April is 0.63 inches (16 mm).
• The average precipitation in October is 0.55 inches (14 mm). Other Climate Data • The average annual snowfall is 26.6 inches (68 cm).
• The average number of days with measurable precipitation is 49.
• The average relative humidity is 58%.
• The average wind speed is 9 mph (14 km/h). Climate Extremes • The highest recorded temperature was 112°F (44°C) on July 13, 1960.
• The lowest recorded temperature was -47°F (-44°C) on February 1, 1933.
• The greatest 24-hour precipitation was 2.20 inches (56 mm) on September 13, 1950.
• The greatest monthly snowfall was 31.0 inches (79 cm) in December 1992. Climate Change • The average annual temperature in Delta has increased by 1.8°F (1°C) since 1895.
• The average annual precipitation has decreased by 0.5 inches (13 mm) since 1895.
• The number of days with measurable precipitation has decreased by 10 days since 1895.
• The average annual snowfall has decreased by 6.6 inches (17 cm) since 1895. Sources • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• Western Regional Climate Center (WRCC)
• Utah Climate Center (UCC) |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Delta is located in the Bonneville Basin, an ancient lakebed that was once the largest lake in North America. • The area is rich in fossils, including trilobites, brachiopods, and ammonites. • The Sevier River, which flows through Delta, is home to the endangered June sucker fish. Science • Delta is the site of the Delta Research Station, a USDA facility that studies agricultural practices and water conservation. • The station has developed new varieties of alfalfa and wheat that are more resistant to drought and disease. • The area is also home to the Great Basin Observatory, a research facility that studies astronomy and atmospheric sciences. Personalities • Orrin Porter Rockwell, a notorious Mormon outlaw, lived in Delta in the 1860s. • John Wesley Powell, the explorer who led the first expedition through the Grand Canyon, camped near Delta in 1869. • Martha Hughes Cannon, the first female physician in Utah, practiced medicine in Delta in the late 19th century. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Great Basin National Park: A vast and rugged park featuring ancient bristlecone pines, alpine lakes, and limestone caves. 2.Topaz Mountain: A scenic mountain known for its unique topaz gemstones, which can be found in the surrounding area. 3.Sevier Lake: A large, shallow lake known for its birdwatching opportunities, particularly during the spring and fall migrations. |
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