Geography
The geography for Provo is Provo is at the base of the Wasatch Mountains in the area known as the "mountainland region." The mountains spread out to the west into rolling hills and flatter areas with Utah Lake a prominent feature.

Climate & Weather
The climate for Provo is moderate. There are 10 to 20 inches of snowfall per year with much more great "Utah" snow in the mountains to enjoy.  Provo average annual rainfall is 16 inches per year Provo average annual snowfall is 10-20 inches per year.
The average winter temperature is 21 degrees F.
The average summer temperature is 83 degrees F.

Provo, Utah History
Provo was named for the French-Canadian explorer, Etienne Provost. He, with his party, explored the area in 1825. He named the river here for himself, calling it the Provo River. Settlers from Salt Lake City came here in 1849 due in part to the reports from his explorations. By 1875, the railroad had connected Provo with Salt Lake City. Brigham Young University was established only two years later, in 1877, to help train teachers for the Mormon communities. It has become one of the largest private universities in the world with over 28,000 students from all over the globe. Provo is a cultural and educational hub for this area of the west. Provo is the Utah County Seat. The settling of Provo: 1825
Date of Incorporation: April 3, 1849

Provo, Utah Newspaper
The Daily Herald Newspaper 1555 N Freedom Blvd
Provo, UT 84604-2519 Phone: 801-373-5050