Paganella Explained

Paganella
Elevation M:2,124
Prominence M:1,099
Prominence Ref:[1]
Map:Alps
Location:Trentino, Italy
Range:Brenta Group, Rhaetian Alps
Coordinates:46.1667°N 11.0667°W

Paganella is a mountain of the Brenta Group in Trentino, northern Italy. It is located in the territories of the comuni of Fai della Paganella, Andalo, Molveno, Zambana and Terlago. Overlooking Trento from north-west, it consists of a short range/plateau with a highest elevation of 2,125 m (Roda Peak).

The slopes above Andalo and Fai are rich in vegetation and also houses several ski resorts, while the other descends towards the Adige river are steeper and rockier.

Climate

Due to altitude, the climate is subarctic (Köppen: Dfc/Dwc), similar to other high mountains in the Alps.[2] The annual average temperature is, the hottest month in July is, and the coldest month is in February. The annual precipitation is 823.81mm, of which October is the wettest with 124.48mm, while January is the driest with only 17.31mm.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: La Paganella - peakbagger. peakbagger.com. 15 March 2015.
  2. Web site: Distance Between Paganella Mountain, Italy & Cities Beginning with L. www.paganella.climatemps.com. 2019-07-18.