The Arctic Biome
Unlike other biomes, the arctic only experiences two distinct seasons: summer and winter. Summer is the growing season for the producers and it only lasts between 50 and 60 days. Summer is the only time where some of the permafrost thaws out, causing temporary marshes and bogs to form. These aqueous areas are perfect breeding grounds for insects which attract migratory birds. However, for an ordinary day in the arctic, temperatures are typically around -70ºF (-56ºC).
Due to the arctic’s proximity to the North Pole, the times for night and day are very unusual as well. Nights have been recorded to last for multiple weeks at a time.