Hartz Mountains (Tasmania)

The Hartz Mountains are mountains with twin peaks located in southern Tasmania, Australia. The mountains are situated 55 kilometres (34 mi) south west of Hobart, via Geeveston, and are part of the Hartz Mountains National Park. The Hartz Mountains area experiences typical south-west weather conditions. In all seasons there can be snow, chilling rains, low temperatures, strong winds, upslope fog and sudden weather changes.

Hartz Mountains
Hartz Mountain and Mount Snowy
Highest point
Elevation1,254 m (4,114 ft)AHD [1][2]
Prominence838 m (2,749 ft)[1]
Isolation16.16 km (10.04 mi)[1]
Coordinates43°14′24″S 146°45′36″E
Geography
Hartz Mountains is located in Tasmania
Hartz Mountains
Hartz Mountains
Location of Hartz Mountains in Tasmania
LocationSouthern Tasmania, Australia
Parent rangeHartz Range

With an elevation of 1,254 metres (4,114 ft) above sea level, the Hartz Peak is the highest point of the Hartz Mountains,[2] and in fine weather the summit offers one of the best views of the southwest and north. This walk (5 hours return) is only for fit and experienced walkers.

Climate

Climate data for the region are sourced from Keoghs Pimple, at an altitude of 831 metres (2,726 ft) and operating since 1996. It is an extremely rainy climate with 252 such days per annum, though which seldom falls heavily but rather as light showers or drizzle. The mean afternoon relative humidity, is likewise extraordinary.

Climate data for Hartz Mountain (Keoghs Pimple, 1996–2022); 831 m AMSL; 43.20° S, 146.77° E
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 35.2
(95.4)		 32.6
(90.7)		 34.0
(93.2)		 24.3
(75.7)		 18.8
(65.8)		 14.8
(58.6)		 13.2
(55.8)		 16.6
(61.9)		 24.8
(76.6)		 26.5
(79.7)		 30.0
(86.0)		 34.0
(93.2)		 35.2
(95.4)
Average high °C (°F) 17.8
(64.0)		 17.2
(63.0)		 14.6
(58.3)		 11.1
(52.0)		 8.5
(47.3)		 6.9
(44.4)		 5.9
(42.6)		 6.6
(43.9)		 8.6
(47.5)		 11.0
(51.8)		 13.7
(56.7)		 15.1
(59.2)		 11.4
(52.6)
Average low °C (°F) 7.2
(45.0)		 7.1
(44.8)		 6.3
(43.3)		 4.6
(40.3)		 3.4
(38.1)		 2.3
(36.1)		 1.4
(34.5)		 1.3
(34.3)		 1.9
(35.4)		 2.7
(36.9)		 4.3
(39.7)		 5.3
(41.5)		 4.0
(39.2)
Record low °C (°F) −0.1
(31.8)		 −0.2
(31.6)		 −0.8
(30.6)		 −1.8
(28.8)		 −2.5
(27.5)		 −3.0
(26.6)		 −3.7
(25.3)		 −4.4
(24.1)		 −3.4
(25.9)		 −3.4
(25.9)		 −2.8
(27.0)		 −1.2
(29.8)		 −4.4
(24.1)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 61.9
(2.44)		 62.8
(2.47)		 74.5
(2.93)		 74.1
(2.92)		 90.9
(3.58)		 99.9
(3.93)		 104.6
(4.12)		 129.2
(5.09)		 97.7
(3.85)		 97.8
(3.85)		 78.3
(3.08)		 81.4
(3.20)		 1,097.4
(43.20)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) 16.1 16.1 19.2 20.1 23.2 21.4 25.3 25.1 23.3 22.8 19.5 19.6 251.7
Average afternoon relative humidity (%) 67 69 77 84 90 91 92 86 84 79 73 73 80
Source: Australian Bureau of Meteorology[3]

See also

References
  1. "Hartz Peak, Australia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  2. "Hartz Mountains National Park". Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania. 29 April 2014. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  3. "Climate Statistics for Hartz Mountain".
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