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Climate & Weather
The climate for Heber is seasonal. The mountainous areas receive almost double the amount of snowfall each year with over 80 inches of snow annually.
The weather in Heber is moderate with snowy, cold winters and comfortable summers. Here is a current weather page for Heber.
Heber average annual rainfall is 14.5 inches per year
Heber average annual precipitation is 15.99 inches per year.
Heber average annual snowfall is 69.9 inches per year.
Heber average temperature is 54.4 degrees F.
The average low temperature is 28.4 degrees F.
The average high temperature is 61.1 degrees F.
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History & History Related Items
Heber history:
This area was named for Heber C. Kimball. He was a counselor in the Mormon Church presidency to Brigham Young. The majority of people who lived in the valley were from England. Heber C. Kimball was a missionary in that same part of England. Out of respect for him, they used his name, Heber, for their new community. Before the naming, the area was just called Upper Provo Valley. Heber City is a beautiful, picturesque area known for its recreational value and panoramic vistas
In 1858, three men, William M. Wall, George W. Bean and Aaron Daniels built up ranches in the Heber Valley. At the same time, J.W. Snow, from Provo, surveyed the land and set up 20 acre farmsteads. Again, in 1858, a road between Heber Valley and Utah Valley was built. Within two years, the Heber area had grown with other 200 people living and working there. Heber was designated the county seat for Wasatch County in 1862. William M. Wall was made the leader in the area. The city was incorporated in 1889
A history page for Heber City. Also try this history page for Heber. Here is another history page.
The settling of Heber: 1859
The incorporation date of Heber: 1889
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Attractions
Heber attractions:
Deer Creek State Park, 7 miles SW of Heber City on US Hwy 189, in eastern end of Provo Canyon on Deer Creek Reservoir. The park encompasses about 3,000 acres.
Phone - (801) 654-0171
This park is popular for picnicking, water sports,waterskiing, Windsurfing, sailing, boating, fishing and camping. Boat and water ski rentals are available. There are concessions at the marina.
Wasatch Tabernacle in Heber was built in 1889 of sandstone. It now houses the city hall. Call (801) 654-3666 for more information.
Wasatch County Fairgrounds
Heber City, Utah 84032
Phone: 435-657-3240
Heber Valley Railroad
Phone: 435-654-5601
Once known as the "Heber Creeper, this railroad line has 16 miles of track between the valley and Vivian Park in Provo Canyon. Please call for ticket information and schedules or to make special arrangements.
Jordanelle State Park
Just north of the city of Heber, The Jordanelle is the newest State Park in the Utah Parks system.
Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Buckaroo Fair
Held each November in Heber City.
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Economy & Industry
Heber economy:
Tourism is the major industry in Heber with year-round activities. There are three large reservoirs in the area - Jordanelle, Deer Creek and Strawberry, all offering many recreational opportunities.
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