Mount Jarvis
Mountain Glaciated peak in Alaska's Wrangell Mountains
Mount Jarvis is a mountain in Alaska, United States, identified by the coordinates supplied for the site. It is recorded as a named natural summit in the Alaska region.
The area is alpine and typically visited for backcountry mountaineering, climbing and remote wilderness access where routes exist. Facilities and marked trails are not documented here; access conditions depend on local weather and logistics.
As a natural feature there is no constructed history associated with the peak in this record. Human use is limited to recreational and traditional local activities where present.
The summit sits within Alaska’s administrative region, at the latitude and longitude given above. The nearest larger administrative center or town is not specified in this data.
- Coordinates: Located at 62.02333° N, 143.61639° W.
How to Get to Mount Jarvis #
Mount Jarvis is in a very remote part of Alaska with no public road access. Approaches are expeditionary: most parties reach the vicinity by chartered bush plane or by long glacier/mountaineering traverses from access points reached by aircraft or extended overland travel. Travel requires full backcountry equipment and planning; there are no regular public transit links.
Tips for Visiting Mount Jarvis #
- This is an extremely remote Alaskan peak-access typically requires long glacier approaches or air support, so only attempt with experienced glacier-mountaineering skills or a professional guide.
- Plan on the late spring to mid-summer season for the most reliable weather and daylight for route-finding; winter conditions bring much harsher weather and more complex logistics.
- File a detailed trip plan and carry satellite emergency communication; arrange transport (bush plane or long overland/glacier approach) well in advance and notify local authorities or ranger services.
Best Time to Visit Mount Jarvis #
Visit in June-August when weather is least severe and mountaineering conditions are relatively more manageable.
Weather & Climate near Mount Jarvis #
Mount Jarvis's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -25°C to 0°C. Moderate rainfall (688 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -24°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -20°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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March
March is the coldest month with highs of -20°C and lows of -25°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -21°C. The driest month with just 27 mm.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (116 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -19°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -23°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -22°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and breezy conditions.
