Temperate rainforests filled with evergreen and laurel trees are lower and less dense than other kinds of rainforests because the climate is more equable, with a moderate temperature range and well-distributed annual rainfall.

Why is the temperate rainforest unique?

The defining special feature of the temperate rain forest is its climate. The mild weather conditions are maintained by moisture-laden air blown in off the Pacific Ocean and hemmed in by the coastal mountains. The forest can get from 60 to 200 inches of precipitation annually.

What are characteristics of a temperate rainforest?

Temperate rainforests are characterized by mild climates or temperatures. Essentially, these areas do not experience extremely cold or extremely hot temperatures. Temperate rainforests have two different seasons. One season (winter) is quite long and wet, and the other (summer) is short, dry and foggy.