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. 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.
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.
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 |
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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
- 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
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