The Climate of Mount Everest

Mount Everest is mone of the most demanding area to human-beings on the this planet. The temperature on the Mount Everest is below freezing point all the year around. In this page, we are providing detail climate information  of the Mount Everest that may help you on your trip to Mount Everest.

Temperature of Mount Everest

The  temperature at the Mt. Everest summit in January is average -33° F (-36° C) and it can drop to -76° F (-60° C) even. The average summit temperature in July is -2° F (-19° C). Generally speaking, its cooler at night and a tiny bit warmer in the day. In winter (Jan to Feb) , the days here at the summit will be colder yet it may offer you a chance to view a quite breathe taking beautful sceen when the sun comes out and casts an orange-rad silky color on the summit. And unsuprislingly, there will be snow during December  to February.

Humidity of Mount Everest

In summer (monsoon season), it is almost snow or rainfall every day. But at the summit of Everest, there are less chances of precipitation, except for the monsoon season.

Wind on Mount Everest

One of the most concerned issue that climbers worrying about is the high-speed wind which is frequently attacking. In dead winter from November to February, the global southwest-flowing jet stream moves in from the north, producing winds of hurricane force which beating the summit with a wind speed of over 285 km/h (177 mph). The winds strong and fast like this are extremely dangerous as they can blow climbers off the Mt. Everest easily. And winds over 160 km/h (100 mph) are its average level. There are suddenly strong winds even in the pre-or post monsoon season. The storms can blow the snow and ice down from the summit and cause problems for tourists and climbers.

 

During spring and winter, the westerly wind is blowing against the peak and around the Mount Everest summit. The moisture-laden air rising form Himalayas’ south slopes encounter with the wind and condenses in to a flag-shaped white cloud which sometimes portend storms. The speed of wind can reach about 80 km/h (about 50 mph), the flag-shaped cloud will be right at an angle to the summit. The air pressure at the summit is just about one-third of that at sea level. And the winds strong like this can result in lower air pressure and cause an additional oxygen reduction to climbers.
 
From June to September, Mount Everest is under the control of Indian monsoon. During this period, warm and wet wind from Indian Ocean blow to the south slop of Mount Everest which predict that frequent and violent snowstorms.

Precipitaion of Mount Everest

 The precipitation falls mainly in the monsoon season and lesser from December to March when it often has winter storms. Sometimes, unexpected storms can drop up to snow about 3 m (10 ft). Climbers and hikers must be careful.

Climbing Seasons of Everest

 

Sept to Jan are excellent months to travel to Everest base camp because these days are quite dry. The weather is beginning to get warmer with the particular periodic quick shower. It is sometimes quieter than the other peak period of Sept to Nov.

 

These months can be very cold but it is generally dry and clear and all the routes are very quiet which is great.