Gilbert Peak (Washington)

Gilbert Peak (8,184 feet (2,494 m) is located in the Goat Rocks on the border of the Yakama Indian Reservation and Yakima County, in the U.S. state of Washington. Situated partly in the Goat Rocks Wilderness, Gilbert Peak is the highest summit in the Goat Rocks, which are the eroded remnants of an extinct stratovolcano.[3] Meade Glacier is located on the southeastern slopes of the peak, while Conrad Glacier is on the north slope.

Gilbert Peak
Gilbert Peak in background at far left
Highest point
Elevation8,184 ft (2,494 m)[1]
Prominence3,664 ft (1,117 m)[1]
Coordinates46°29′18″N 121°24′25″W / 46.48833°N 121.40694°W / 46.48833; -121.40694[2]
Geography
Gilbert Peak is located in Washington (state)
Gilbert Peak
Gilbert Peak
Location in Washington
Gilbert Peak is located in the United States
Gilbert Peak
Gilbert Peak
Location in the United States
LocationGoat Rocks, Washington, U.S.
Parent rangeCascade Range
Topo mapUSGS Walupt Lake
Geology
Mountain typeStratovolcano
Climbing
Easiest routeScramble

Climate

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Climate data for Gilbert Peak 46.4905 N, 121.4159 W, Elevation: 7,421 ft (2,262 m) (1991–2020 normals)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 28.4
(−2.0)
28.7
(−1.8)
30.8
(−0.7)
36.0
(2.2)
44.2
(6.8)
49.8
(9.9)
59.9
(15.5)
60.5
(15.8)
54.1
(12.3)
42.2
(5.7)
31.9
(−0.1)
27.0
(−2.8)
41.1
(5.1)
Daily mean °F (°C) 23.0
(−5.0)
22.1
(−5.5)
23.2
(−4.9)
27.1
(−2.7)
34.5
(1.4)
39.8
(4.3)
48.6
(9.2)
49.3
(9.6)
44.0
(6.7)
34.4
(1.3)
26.3
(−3.2)
21.9
(−5.6)
32.8
(0.5)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 17.7
(−7.9)
15.6
(−9.1)
15.6
(−9.1)
18.2
(−7.7)
24.8
(−4.0)
29.8
(−1.2)
37.2
(2.9)
38.0
(3.3)
33.9
(1.1)
26.6
(−3.0)
20.7
(−6.3)
16.8
(−8.4)
24.6
(−4.1)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 17.46
(443)
12.79
(325)
11.87
(301)
7.93
(201)
5.22
(133)
3.53
(90)
1.10
(28)
1.13
(29)
3.16
(80)
8.60
(218)
13.66
(347)
14.56
(370)
101.01
(2,565)
Source: PRISM Climate Group[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Gilbert Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
  2. ^ "Gilbert Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
  3. ^ Walupt Lake, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-11-17.
  4. ^ "PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University". PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University. Retrieved October 6, 2023. To find the table data on the PRISM website, start by clicking Coordinates (under Location); copy Latitude and Longitude figures from top of table; click Zoom to location; click Precipitation, Minimum temp, Mean temp, Maximum temp; click 30-year normals, 1991-2020; click 800m; click Retrieve Time Series button.
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