Expert: Walter Hintz - 8/17/2007

Question
Hi I'm doing a project for AP Biology and as one of our sources we must get an expert to answer some questions about biomes.  Can you just tell me a little about the weather in the Arctic and Alpine Tundras?  Thank You!

Answer
Hi Joey
Ther is not alot of difference in weather between arctic and alpine tundra.  Bout are cvery cold in winter.  In the alpine temps range from -20 to -30 F.  In the summer 45 F is the highest. Precipitation averages 30 cm per year.  In the Arctic the low temp has reached -93 F. Summer there are aroung 45 F