How much snow falls on top of Mount Everest each year?

Answer 1

Surprisingly, the summit Mount Everest receives very little precipitation, being above the level at which precipitation occurs. On average, the whole of the mountain receives about 18 inches of snow.

Answer 2

Very little snow falls in Antarctica because it is so cold. Particularly in the interior, Antarctica is technically considered a desert; annual snowfall on the Antarctic polar plateau is equivalent to less than 5 cm of rain. Storms are much more frequent and snow can, at times, be heavy on the coast and peninsula.

Answer 3

Very, very little. Certainly there are no weather observations at the top of the highest mountain in the world, but I can tell you that it receives almost no snow for 2 reasons:

It is very cold year round, and therefore the atmosphere cannot hold much moisture for it to snow. And also, Mt. Everest is above most of the mass of the atmosphere. In other words, when storms come through the area, it will be snowing much closer to the ground, while the top will be shrouded in clouds. The snow that exists on the top simply does not melt - there are many large glaciers on the mountain.

Answer 4

It's Yellowish and greyish at some parts (where it gets dirty) and extremely white(where it is pure)

Answer 5

-30 degrees
The summit averages -33F.

Answer 6

18-20 inches per year

Answer 7

1.3 miles.