Climate and the Basics of the Forest
Though the Taiga may look to be a temperate place, it is one of the few places on the planet that can look so warm but still be cold enough to be considered an arctic area. With this in mind, think of the animals that call the Taiga home, many are heavily furred, nocturnal or ground-dwellers or burrowers. Although you may not want to go in the winter, here are some weather statistics. The Winter Low is -65 degrees Fahrenheit while the Winter High is 30 degrees Fahrenheit. The Summer Low is 30 degrees Fahrenheit, and the Summer High is 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The winter season can last up to 6 months. That can be 180 days of freezing temperatures. Brrrrrr! The summer season can be as long as 100 days or as short as 50 days. Not only are the seasons very extreme, but the rain is also quite extraordinary. The average there should be about 12-33 inches of rain every year. In the Taiga Forest there are very low evaporation rates, which can make the area very humid after a decent day of rain. The obvious season to go is Spring because all of the flowers are blooming, along with the fact that it will be the perfect temperature with little to no rain. Some days may appear to be cloudier than others. If you are deep in the forest do not expect to see much light because not much sunlight gets to the bottom of the forest. Along with the temperature and the rain, the nimbus can also be very extreme. Now that you know the basics of the Taiga Forest, you know when to come on down and experience a truly great escape.