Mountain in Tasmania, Australia
Scotts Peak
Scotts Peak is a mountain in South West Tasmania which is associated with the construction and flooding of the original Lake Pedder , as the lake now completely surrounds the peak.[1] It lies east of the Frankland Range and has an elevation of 669 metres.
There is a Scotts Peak Dam and a Scotts Peak Dam Road in the region.[2]
Scotts Peak is accessible by Scotts Peak Dam Road and the Lake Pedder boat ramp. Many people kayak across the reservoir to hike Scotts Peak.[3]
Climate
Climate data for Scotts Peak Dam (408 m AMSL; BOM 1992-present)
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Year
Record high °C (°F)
38.6 (101.5)
35.9 (96.6)
37.5 (99.5)
29.1 (84.4)
22.0 (71.6)
15.7 (60.3)
16.1 (61.0)
20.4 (68.7)
25.2 (77.4)
30.6 (87.1)
34.8 (94.6)
36.3 (97.3)
38.6 (101.5)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
21.0 (69.8)
21.1 (70.0)
18.5 (65.3)
14.8 (58.6)
11.6 (52.9)
9.8 (49.6)
9.2 (48.6)
10.3 (50.5)
12.5 (54.5)
14.9 (58.8)
17.8 (64.0)
19.0 (66.2)
15.0 (59.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
9.4 (48.9)
9.4 (48.9)
8.5 (47.3)
6.8 (44.2)
5.5 (41.9)
4.1 (39.4)
3.3 (37.9)
3.3 (37.9)
4.4 (39.9)
5.1 (41.2)
6.9 (44.4)
8.0 (46.4)
6.2 (43.2)
Record low °C (°F)
2.6 (36.7)
3.3 (37.9)
1.3 (34.3)
−0.4 (31.3)
−1.1 (30.0)
−1 (30)
−2.3 (27.9)
−2.1 (28.2)
−1.6 (29.1)
−1 (30)
−0.5 (31.1)
1.5 (34.7)
−2.3 (27.9)
Average rainfall mm (inches)
98.4 (3.87)
82.9 (3.26)
124.2 (4.89)
135.1 (5.32)
190.7 (7.51)
172.3 (6.78)
216.6 (8.53)
227.0 (8.94)
210.6 (8.29)
165.2 (6.50)
111.5 (4.39)
146.5 (5.77)
1,929.7 (75.97)
Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm)
17.7
16.0
19.5
21.9
25.8
25.7
27.1
26.4
25.5
24.5
19.7
20.3
270.1
Source: [4]
Further reading
(1990) Draft recreation development plan : Strathgordon - Scotts Peak area . Hobart, Tas. : Department of Parks, Wildlife and Heritage.
References
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43°00′14″S 146°16′44″E / 43.004°S 146.279°E / -43.004; 146.279