Bukit Timah Hill
Bukit Timah Hill is a hill located near the geographical center of Singapore. The hill stands at a prominence of 163.63 metres (537 ft.) above ground level (approx. 52 storey building) and 182 metres (597 ft.) above sea level, making it the highest natural point in the city-state.[1][2]
| Bukit Timah Hill | |
|---|---|
 The summit of Bukit Timah, the highest point in Singapore. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 182 m (597 ft) |
| Prominence | 163.63 m (536.8 ft) |
| Listing | Country highest point |
| Coordinates | 1°21′16.85″N 103°46′34.95″E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | "Tin-bearing hill" |
| Language of name | Malay |
| Geography | |
.svg.png)  Bukit Timah Hill Singapore | |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Hill |
Climate
Bukit Timah Hill features a tropical rainforest climate (Köppen Af) and has a mix of both wet and dry season.
Due to its moderate elevation, the weather is much cooler than the rest of Singapore and strong winds are commonly occurred at the peak. The daily temperature range is between 18–33 °C (64–89 °F).
As Bukit Timah Hill is located north of the equator, the dry season runs from April to August, during which, there is generally less rainfall and warmer temperatures. The wet season runs from September to March, during which, there is more frequent rainfall and cooler temperatures.
The average annual rainfall is 2810 mm (110.63 in). The average annual daily mean temperature is 26.4 °C (79.52 °F). The coolest month is January, where the average daily mean temperature is 25.6 °C (78.08 °F). The minimum temperature may dip below 20.8 °C (69.44 °F) during rainy days in January. The warmest month is July, where the average daily mean temperature is 28.3 °C (82.94 °F).
References
- Bukit Timah Nature Reserve – Host The Highest Mountain in The Singapore, SingaporeSights.com, accessed October 2009. Archived March 29, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- Lye Lin Heng (1991). "Wildlife Protection Laws in Singapore". Singapore Journal of Legal Studies: 288. JSTOR 24865805.