What is the average temperature at the peak of the Everest?

Most climber of Mount Everest will see temperature on the order of -40°C = -40°F at several points on their month long trip to the summit. On the summit day it is standard to start climbing at midnight and attempt to summit early in the morning. read more

The Everest summit temperature ranges from an average of minus 4°F to minus 31°F, but the temperature is generally warmer as the winds blow more gently from the end of May until the third week of October, according to weather reports. read more

Days 0-3 Mount Everest Weather Summary: A heavy fall of snow, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Extremely cold (max -17°C on Thu night, min -20°C on Wed afternoon). read more

In 1847 Andrew Waugh, British Surveyor General of India named Mount Everest Peak B, while his assistant gave the peaks various roman numerals to name them. In 1865, Waugh proposed that the Royal Geographical Society should name the mountain after his predecessor George Everest because it was too difficult to pronounce its Hindi name. read more