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
Due to its far south-western location, this site is frequently lashed by severe weather; with a mean annual wind speed of 27.1 kilometres per hour (16.8 mph), peaking at a mean of 32.9 kilometres per hour (20.4 mph) in September. Cloud cover is likewise extreme, with precipitation falling on 269 days of the year and as much as 27 days in July. Snow is a common occurrence throughout the year and can even occur in the summer.
| Climate data for Scotts Peak Dam (1998–2023); 408 m AMSL; 43.04° S, 146.27° E | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
17.1 (62.8) |
22.5 (72.5) |
25.2 (77.4) |
30.6 (87.1) |
34.8 (94.6) |
37.9 (100.2) |
38.6 (101.5) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 21.4 (70.5) |
21.1 (70.0) |
18.5 (65.3) |
14.9 (58.8) |
11.6 (52.9) |
9.8 (49.6) |
9.3 (48.7) |
10.4 (50.7) |
12.5 (54.5) |
14.9 (58.8) |
17.8 (64.0) |
19.1 (66.4) |
15.1 (59.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 9.5 (49.1) |
9.4 (48.9) |
8.5 (47.3) |
6.9 (44.4) |
5.5 (41.9) |
4.1 (39.4) |
3.3 (37.9) |
3.4 (38.1) |
4.4 (39.9) |
5.2 (41.4) |
6.9 (44.4) |
8.1 (46.6) |
6.3 (43.3) |
| 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 precipitation mm (inches) | 92.8 (3.65) |
82.8 (3.26) |
122.1 (4.81) |
131.4 (5.17) |
193.2 (7.61) |
183.0 (7.20) |
214.2 (8.43) |
227.0 (8.94) |
205.6 (8.09) |
161.9 (6.37) |
114.4 (4.50) |
141.5 (5.57) |
1,869.9 (73.62) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 17.3 | 16.0 | 19.5 | 21.9 | 26.0 | 25.9 | 27.2 | 26.5 | 25.2 | 23.9 | 19.8 | 20.0 | 269.2 |
| Average afternoon relative humidity (%) | 58 | 59 | 66 | 74 | 82 | 86 | 85 | 81 | 76 | 69 | 62 | 63 | 72 |
| Source: [4] | |||||||||||||
Further reading
- (1990) Draft recreation development plan : Strathgordon - Scotts Peak area. Hobart, Tas. : Department of Parks, Wildlife and Heritage.
References
- ^ Burgess, Georgie (5 October 2019). "Why do environmentalists want to drain Tasmania's Lake Pedder?". ABC News. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- ^ "Hydro Tasmania" (PDF). September 2014.
- ^ "Scotts Peak Dam Road". www.roamingdownunder.com. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
- ^ http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/tables/cw_097083_All.shtml [bare URL]
- Digital, Ionata. "Lake Pedder - Scotts Peak". MAST. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- "Search for missing bushwalkers at Scotts Peak". Tasmania Police. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
43°00′14″S 146°16′44″E / 43.004°S 146.279°E