Book 17, Question 12
Why Does the Temperature Stay Almost the Same All Year in a Rainforest?
Near the equator, the Sun's strength barely changes through the year, so every month is warm. Clouds and the thick canopy also keep days from getting scorching and nights from getting cold. That is why the temperature stays almost the same.
More fun facts
- Rainforests have a similar climate all year.
- The temperature usually changes by only a few degrees over the year.
- Rainfall changes more than temperature does.
- In temperate rainforests, the thick, layered canopy keeps temperatures mild all year.
- Olympic National Park's temperate rainforests hold the largest wild herds of Roosevelt elk in the United States.
Sources: NASA Science, BBC, BBC, National Park Service
Questions kids ask
What changes more in a rainforest, rain or temperature?
Rainfall changes more. The temperature usually changes by only a few degrees over the year.