Climate of the temperate rain forest in New Zealand
In summer, the average maximum temperature ranges between 68-86 degrees Fahrenheit and in the winter between 50-59 degrees Celsius. Minimum 48 degrees and maximum 86 degrees Fahrenheit .
The average rainfall is between 640 millimeters and 1500 millimeters throughout the year. The minimum is 300 mm and the maximum is 2100 mm of rainfall.
New Zealand has mild temperatures, moderately high rainfall, and many hours of sunshine. The northern outlying islands are subtropical, while those in the South are subantarctic. There are also 4 distinct seasons.
Net Primary Productivity
Compared to other biomes, the New Zealand temperate rain forests has moderately high rainfall, and a 5 to 6 month growing season. Their temperate rain forest has some of the contiguous areas of native vegetation and are 1 of 5 major temperate rainforests in the world. This biome is found in latitude and longitude coordinates of: -43.525650, 172.639847. The net primary productivity of the temperate rain forest is 6000 kilocalories per square miles/ per year. The approximate kilocalories per square meter per day is 16.
The soil in the New Zealand temperate rainforest is very fertile since it is enriched with falling leaves, twigs, logs, and dead organisms. The soil has a 5 to 6 month growing season. Some forests were cut down and have been converted to agricultural regions.