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Information & Facts about Weber County, Utah

Weber County
County Government Center
Weber Center
2380 Washington Blvd.
Ogden, Utah 84401
Phone: 801-399-8400

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History:

Weber County History page

Another history page for Weber County. Here is third Weber County history page.

There is more than one explanation for the naming of the county as Weber. One is that it was named for John H. Weber, who was a trapper who came here in 1825. He was killed by Indians not long after. The second version is the naming was for Pauline Weaver, also a trapper. The river here is named "Weaver's Fork" by some early writers.

What happened to some "old towns" in Weber County

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Climate & Weather:

Winter: Weather in the area includes all four seasons. The severity of the winter is lessened greatly as storms from the west pass over the deserts and the Great Salt Lake. The moisture is drawn out of the clouds which leaves only the wonderfully "dry" precipitation, creating what is known as "The Greatest Snow on Earth" - the fine dry powder snow which accumulates in the mountain areas. The temperatures are normally in the upper 30s with lows in the 20 degree range.

Spring: In the Spring, the snows melt and runoff fills the rivers and streams flowing into the Great Salt Lake. Spring is an awakening time with flowers and green everywhere. The temperatures are just right with cool evenings. Spring usually arrives in April or May.

Summer: Summer is enjoyable as recreation abounds. Temperatures range from the low 90's to the 60's for lows. There is little humidity in the area, making the temperatures very comfortable.

Fall: Another beautiful season for the Weber County area is fall with its annual display of autumn colors. Arriving in September and early October, the temperatures reach the mid-60's most days.

Rainfall: 17.92
Average summer high: 93.2
Average winter low: 19.7

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Size:
644 square miles

Location:
in northern Utah. To the south are Davis and Morgan Counties. To the north is Cache County. North and west is Box Elder County and east is Rich County.

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Population:
Though Weber County is one of the smallest in the state, it is fourth in population next to Salt Lake County, Utah County, and Davis County.
Population of Weber County

1970 - 126,090
1980 - 144,616
1990 - 158,330
1996 - 172,047
2000 - 196,533

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Elevation:
4,280 (Ogden) - Mountain areas have elevations much higher.

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More Information about Weber County:

Weber County Fair
Weber County Fairgrounds
1000 N. 1200 W.
Ogden, Utah
Phone: 801-399-8798
The Fair is heldin August of each year!

Another fair page

Weber County Public Library
Weber County Main Library

2464 Jefferson Ave
Ogden, Utah
Phone: 801-627-3277

Ogden/Weber Chamber of Commerce
2404 Washington Blvd., Suite 1100
Ogden, UT 84401
Chamber Phone: 801-621-8300
Chamber Fax: 801-392-7609

Ogden/Weber Convention and Visitors Bureau
2501 Wall St
Ogden, Utah 84401
Phone: 801- 627-8288
Toll-free: 800-ALL-UTAH

Weber County US GenWeb page

Weber County Attractions

The Great Salt Lake
Learn some information about this salty lake!

Snowbasin

Host of the 2002 olympics downhill and Super G
P.O. Box 460
Huntsville, Utah 84317
Ski Shop - 801-399-0197
17 miles from Ogden
10 miles from Huntsville
part of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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This page was last updated on 9 May 2009 at 9:33 pm

This page was created 26 July 1999