Argentine Peak

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Argentine Peak
Argentine Peak (Colorado) - 2006-07-16.jpg
Argentine Peak, July 2006
Highest point
Elevation 13,743 ft (4,189 m) [1] [2]
Prominence 638 ft (194 m) [3]
Isolation 1.49 mi (2.40 km) [3]
Coordinates 39°36′44″N105°46′38″W / 39.6122095°N 105.7770941°W / 39.6122095; -105.7770941 [1]
Geography
USA Colorado relief location map.svg
Red triangle with thick white border.svg
Argentine Peak
Location Continental Divide between
Clear Creek and Summit counties, Colorado, United States [4]
Parent range Front Range [3]
Topo map(s) USGS 7.5' topographic map
Montezuma, Colorado [1]
Climbing
Easiest route Hike

Argentine Peak is a high mountain summit in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 13,743-foot (4,189 m) thirteener is located in Arapaho National Forest, 8.5 miles (13.6 km) southwest by south (bearing 211°) of Georgetown, Colorado, United States. The summit lies on the Continental Divide between Clear Creek and Summit counties. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Contents

The peak is approximately 1 mile south of Argentine Pass. The peak and the pass take their names from the Argentine District, Colorado's first major silver mining district. Argentum is the Latin word for silver, for the silver ore found in the area. [6]

Climate

Climate data for Argentine Peak 39.6103 N, 105.7774 W, Elevation: 13,327 ft (4,062 m) (1991–2020 normals)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)19.5
(−6.9)		18.4
(−7.6)		25.3
(−3.7)		32.8
(0.4)		41.1
(5.1)		51.8
(11.0)		57.9
(14.4)		55.3
(12.9)		49.0
(9.4)		38.0
(3.3)		26.5
(−3.1)		19.8
(−6.8)		36.3
(2.4)
Daily mean °F (°C)9.5
(−12.5)		8.6
(−13.0)		14.5
(−9.7)		20.6
(−6.3)		29.4
(−1.4)		39.6
(4.2)		45.9
(7.7)		43.9
(6.6)		37.6
(3.1)		27.1
(−2.7)		16.8
(−8.4)		10.0
(−12.2)		25.3
(−3.7)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)−0.4
(−18.0)		−1.2
(−18.4)		3.7
(−15.7)		8.5
(−13.1)		17.6
(−8.0)		27.4
(−2.6)		33.9
(1.1)		32.5
(0.3)		26.1
(−3.3)		16.2
(−8.8)		7.1
(−13.8)		0.2
(−17.7)		14.3
(−9.8)
Average precipitation inches (mm)3.24
(82)		3.23
(82)		3.15
(80)		3.76
(96)		2.84
(72)		1.89
(48)		3.19
(81)		3.05
(77)		2.18
(55)		2.07
(53)		2.71
(69)		2.98
(76)		34.29
(871)
Source: PRISM Climate Group [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "SOUTH ARGENTINE RESET". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce . Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  2. 1 2 The elevation of Argentine Peak includes an adjustment of +1.830 m (+6.00 ft) from NGVD 29 to NAVD 88.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Argentine Peak, Colorado". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  4. 1 2 "Argentine Peak". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved October 29, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Colorado's Summits – 13,000 to 13,999 feet". ClimbMountains.com. Retrieved 2007-03-02.
  6. ↑ Edward L. Berthoud, On Rifts of Ice in the Rocks Near the Summit of Mt. McClellan, Colorado, and on the Different Limits of Vegetation on Adjoining Summits in the Territory, American Journal of Science and Arts, Vol. XI, No, LXII (Feb. 1876); page 108.
  7. ↑ "PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University". PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University. Retrieved October 10, 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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