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Temperate forest
Worldwide distribution of temperate forests.
Temperate rainforests are characterized by abundant moisture throughout the year, receiving between approximately 150 and 500 centimeters (about 60 and 200 inches) of precipitation annually. This moisture arrives in the form of heavy rain and coastal fog.1