Sultan Mountain, elevation 13,373 ft (4,076 m), is a peak of the San Juan Mountains range in San Juan County, southwestern Colorado.
| Sultan Mountain | |
|---|---|
 Sultan Mountain viewed from downtown Silverton | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 13,373 ft (4,076 m)[1][2] |
| Prominence | 1,868 ft (569 m)[2] |
| Isolation | 4.59 mi (7.39 km)[2] |
| Listing | |
| Coordinates | 37°47′09″N 107°42′14″W / 37.7858299°N 107.703951°W[3] |
| Geography | |
  Sultan Mountain | |
| Location | San Juan County, Colorado, U.S.[3] |
| Parent range | San Juan Mountains[2] |
| Topo map | USGS 7.5' topographic map Silverton, Colorado[3] |
It is located southwest of the town of Silverton.
Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification system, the mountain is located in an alpine subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool to warm summers.[4] Due to its altitude, it receives precipitation all year, as snow in winter, and as thunderstorms in summer, with a dry period in late spring.
See also
References
External links
- Sultan Mountain: Weather forecast
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