Jongsong Peak
Mountain High Himalayan peak near India, China, and Nepal borders
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Jongsong Peak is a high mountain in the Himalaya with a summit elevation of 7,462 metres. It is a glaciated peak that forms part of the complex high ranges in the eastern Himalaya.
The mountain presents technical alpine climbing challenges and is less frequently climbed than the region’s eight-thousand metre peaks, with long approaches across glaciated terrain.
The range containing Jongsong formed through the ongoing collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, producing the high relief of the Himalaya. The peak is located within the high mountain border region administered as part of Tibet (China).
- Elevation: Summit altitude 7,462 metres, making it a high Himalayan peak rather than an eight-thousander.
Best Time to Visit Jongsong Peak #
Mountaineering approaches to Jongsong Peak are usually attempted in the pre-monsoon (April-June) or post-monsoon (September-October) windows when weather is relatively more stable.
Weather & Climate near Jongsong Peak #
Jongsong Peak's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -29°C to -3°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -17°C and lows of -29°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -26°C. Almost no rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -17°C. Almost no rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Almost no rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. The wettest month with 83 mm of rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -25°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -27°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
