Humid Pacific Coast

The Humid Pacific Coast is a bioclimatic region in the western United States, primarily characterized by the Coast Ranges which run parallel to the Pacific coast from Washington to Southern California. This region experiences cool, dry summers and mild, wet winters, with precipitation generally increasing with elevation and on western slopes.12

The climate supports diverse plant life, including giant redwoods along the coasts of southern Oregon and northern California, and mixed forests of hardwoods and conifers further inland. Wildlife includes large mammals like bears and elk, as well as smaller fur-bearing animals. The region is also known for occasional earthquakes and landslides, particularly in the south.13