When to Go Due to global warming, the tundra biome is changing. Go experience the serene wilderness while it lasts! The best time of the year to visit is during the summer and fall months, when the weather is slightly warmer and the snow has melted. When this happens, the water collects in small lakes and beautiful wetlands, as well as rushing streams that move through the tundra.
{Summer in the Tundra Biome last for only 6-10 weeks}
What to Pack The first thing to consider would be a warm winter winter jacket to top the many layers that you should wear, even if you're visiting during the summer. This might include a polypropylene shirt, a sweater and a vest. A waterproof jacket is also appropriate for wet or windy days. During the summer months, it is necessary to bring sunscreen with a high SPF because the sun is up for almost twenty-four hours. In order to prepare better for the sun, bring lip balm and sun glasses. The winters are rather different because there are long, dark hours. For this, make sure to bring flash lights.
Basic Facts The average winter temperature is -30° F, but the average summer temperature is 37-54° F. Due to the annual cold weather, the layer just under the surface of the ground stays permanantly frozen. This frozen layer of ground is called permafrost. Yearly precipitation, including melting snow, is 6 to 10 inches, which is less rain than most deserts on earth receive. However the tundra biome is still a moist environment because the permafrost allows for poor drainage and the cold temperatures force evaporation to occur slowly. This creates constant fog during the summer season but the wetlands are rich and a beautiful sight to see. The tundra biome is also expected to be very windy which makes the temperatures even colder.
On the top left are some climographs show casing the annual percipitation and temperatures of the tundra biome in different parts of the world.