Its not the highest mountains that have a permanent snowline, its where they are located on earth that dictates it. The snow line varies by what country you are in. What matters is temperature, which coincidentally does decrease by 1 degree Celsius every 100m in elevation (height).
The snow-capped mountains in South America are mainly found in the Andes mountain range, which runs along the western side of the continent. Some of the highest peaks with permanent snow cover include Aconcagua in Argentina, Huascarán in Peru, and Chimborazo in Ecuador.
Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is the only permanent snow cap within sight of the equator.
No, to have snow on top (permanently) the height of the mountain must exceed that of the snow line for the particular latitude at which the mountain is located (the snow line is higher at the equator than it is at the poles). Mountains that do not reach this height are not permanently snow capped (they may have snow on in winter months).
Kenya has snow-tipped mountains such as Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro due to their high elevation and the presence of glaciers at the peaks. These mountains are located near the equator, but their elevation creates colder temperatures at the summit, allowing snow to accumulate.
Not all the mountains have snow.
The lowest level permanent snow reaches during the summer is called the snow line. In most cases, the snow line is about 12,000 feet in the Northern Hemisphere.
The snow-capped mountains in South America are mainly found in the Andes mountain range, which runs along the western side of the continent. Some of the highest peaks with permanent snow cover include Aconcagua in Argentina, Huascarán in Peru, and Chimborazo in Ecuador.
Only in the very highest mountains.
Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is the only permanent snow cap within sight of the equator.
No, to have snow on top (permanently) the height of the mountain must exceed that of the snow line for the particular latitude at which the mountain is located (the snow line is higher at the equator than it is at the poles). Mountains that do not reach this height are not permanently snow capped (they may have snow on in winter months).
It could snow on the highest peaks of the Scottish mountains in August but it would be unlikely and there wouldn't prolonged snow cover.
the highest mountain is in Asia called mount Everest
In the North Island there are two mountains which because of their height, have some permanent snow, Mt Egmont, and Mt Ruapehu. In the South Island there are many chains of 'permanent snow' mountains. Too many individual mounts to mention. In winter we have snow, occasionally to sea level in the South, for the latitude goes up to about 47o. Naturally our seasons are six months out of sync with the Northern Hemisphere.
the highest elevation of any permanent portion of a rock face or mountain (not including the snow that covers it)
Kenya has snow-tipped mountains such as Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro due to their high elevation and the presence of glaciers at the peaks. These mountains are located near the equator, but their elevation creates colder temperatures at the summit, allowing snow to accumulate.
Ah, what a lovely question! The line you're thinking of is called the "snow line" or "snow line altitude." It's where the snow cover begins to be permanent, creating a beautiful boundary between the alpine tundra and the snowy peaks. Just imagine the happy little plants and animals that call each side of the snow line their home, creating a harmonious balance in nature.
Not all the mountains have snow.