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The top of a mountain (like the Kilimanjaro) is really cold because the higher you go above sea level, the less dense the air is. The less dense the air, the less heat it is able to hold.

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Is it true that if you climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro you will die because it is about -15 degrees?

No, it's not true. Many people have climbed to the top of Kilimanjaro. It does get cold at the top; that part is true, but -15 degrees Celsius is not so cold that it means immediate and unavoidable death.


What African mountain is known as The Mountain of the Cold Devils?

Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa is known as the Mountain of the Cold Devils. The top of the mountain is cold because of elevation.


What kind of climate would you find at mt. kilimanjaro's base and at its peak?

hot at the base and cold at the top


How cold does it get on the peak of Kilimanjaro?

Temperatures on the peak of Kilimanjaro can drop to below -20°C (-4°F) at night. The altitude and elevation of the mountain contribute to its extreme cold conditions. It is important for climbers to be well-prepared with proper gear to stay warm.


What is the weather in the mountain?

Depends on wear the mountain is but most mountains on the top (peak) it is usually snowy and cold and as you go down it gets warmer, it could be quite sunny and hot or cold as snowy just like the peak


What is the weather like in mountain?

Depends on wear the mountain is but most mountains on the top (peak) it is usually snowy and cold and as you go down it gets warmer, it could be quite sunny and hot or cold as snowy just like the peak


Is there on the top of Mt Kilimanjaro is there a shelter that has a record book of people that have reached the top and signed their name in it?

There is no shelter with a record book on top of Mount Kilimanjaro.


Has someone ever made it all the way to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro?

Thousands of people every year make it to the top of kilimanjaro.


WHERE ABOUTS IS THERE SNOW IN AFRICA?

On the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.


What is the boiling point of water on top of Kilimanjaro?

The boiling point of water at 5 895 m (Kilimanjaro Mountain) is 79,52 0C.


What is the elevation from the base of mt Kilimanjaro to the top?

The prominence is 19,308 feet


What is the change in elevation from the base of Kilimanjaro to the top?

The change in elevation from the base of Mount Kilimanjaro to its summit is approximately 5,895 meters (19,341 feet).