Ai-Petri (Ukrainian: Ай-Петрі, romanizedAy-Petri, Crimean Tatar: Ay Petri) is a peak in the Crimean Mountains. For administrative purposes it is in the Yalta municipality of Crimea. The name is of Greek origin, and translates as "St. Peter" (Greek: Άγιος Πέτρος, romanizedÁgios Pétros).

Ai-Petri
A panorama of the winter on Ai-Petri
Highest point
Elevation1,234 m (4,049 ft)[1]
ListingMountains of Ukraine
Coordinates44°27′04″N 34°3′10″E / 44.45111°N 34.05278°E / 44.45111; 34.05278
Geography
Ai-Petri is located in Crimea
Ai-Petri
Ai-Petri
Parent rangeCrimean Mountains

Overview

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Ai-Petri is one of the windiest places in Crimea. The wind blows for 125 days a year, reaching a speed of 50 m/s (110 mph).[2]

The peak is located above the city of Alupka and the town of Koreiz.

There is a cable car that takes passengers from a station near Alupka to the main area in Ai-Petri.

The Ai-Petri massif makes up one side of the Grand Canyon of Crimea, with the other side being the Boyka massif [uk].

A military base is located here. It was attacked in May 2024. Newsweek reported that a Russian commander was killed in the attack.[3]

Climate

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Climate data for Ai-Petri (1991–2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 0.0
(32.0)
0.2
(32.4)
2.6
(36.7)
8.3
(46.9)
13.4
(56.1)
17.6
(63.7)
20.6
(69.1)
20.4
(68.7)
15.2
(59.4)
11.1
(52.0)
6.2
(43.2)
1.5
(34.7)
9.8
(49.6)
Daily mean °C (°F) −2.8
(27.0)
−3.0
(26.6)
−0.6
(30.9)
4.7
(40.5)
10.1
(50.2)
13.8
(56.8)
16.7
(62.1)
16.5
(61.7)
11.5
(52.7)
7.4
(45.3)
2.9
(37.2)
−1.2
(29.8)
6.3
(43.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −5.7
(21.7)
−6.2
(20.8)
−3.8
(25.2)
1.4
(34.5)
6.6
(43.9)
10.2
(50.4)
13.1
(55.6)
12.7
(54.9)
7.9
(46.2)
3.9
(39.0)
−0.4
(31.3)
−4.1
(24.6)
3.0
(37.4)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 125
(4.9)
108
(4.3)
84
(3.3)
58
(2.3)
57
(2.2)
69
(2.7)
47
(1.9)
57
(2.2)
73
(2.9)
84
(3.3)
104
(4.1)
139
(5.5)
1,005
(39.6)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 13.5 11.2 11.6 8.4 7.3 7.0 5.3 5.5 6.6 8.3 9.2 12.8 106.7
Average relative humidity (%) 81.0 78.6 76.1 68.4 66.2 67.9 64.6 65.4 70.8 71.0 73.1 81.2 72.0
Mean monthly sunshine hours 85 103 144 188 264 286 320 290 219 170 115 74 2,258
Source: NOAA[4]
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References

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  1. ^ "Topographic map of Ai-Petri". opentopomap.org. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  2. ^ "Ai-Petri Mountain" (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2010-04-08.
  3. ^ "Russian commander in Crimea killed in Ukraine attack: Reports". 13 May 2024.
  4. ^ "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Ai-Petri". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 16, 2024.