GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Tundra Annual Duration Statistics

The annual duration of tundra ranges from 30 to 60 days.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

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In this post, we explore various intriguing statistics about the Arctic tundra biome. From the duration of the growing season to the number of plant species and the impact of climate change, these statistics shed light on the unique characteristics and significance of tundras in our ecosystems.

Statistic 1

"The Siberian Tundra endures the shortest growing season among all tundras, lasting only 50-60 days."

Statistic 2

"The summer temperature in the Arctic tundra typically ranges from 3 to 12 degrees Celsius annually."

Statistic 3

"Tundras cover about 20% of the Earth's land surface."

Statistic 4

"Despite the cold temperatures, approximately 1,700 species of plants live in the Arctic tundra."

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"The Alaskan tundra hosts over 400 types of plants, and summer temperatures from 3 to 12 degrees Celsius."

Statistic 6

"The precipitation in tundra biome ranges from 15 to 25 cm annually."

Statistic 7

"According to NASA, Arctic tundra temperatures have increased by 1.5 degrees Celsius over the past 30 years."

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"Tundras around the world sequester 14 percent of the world's total carbon."

Statistic 9

"There is typically very little annual variation in the sunlight that tundras receive due to their high latitude."

Statistic 10

"Tundras provide habitat for around 48 species of terrestrial mammal."

Statistic 11

"The summer in the Arctic tundra lasts for about 50-60 days and does not get any dark nights."

Statistic 12

"The average wind speed in the tundra biomes is 12 to 30 mph."

Statistic 13

"Active layer depth, the layer of ground that is subject to annual thawing and freezing in areas with permafrost, in Alaskan tundra ranges from less than half a meter to more than 2 meters."

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"The Arctic Tundra in Canada’s Northern Frontier spans around 2.6 million sq. km."

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"The population of the Arctic Tundra biome, including indigenous and non-indigenous, is around four million people."

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"The Arctic tundra annual precipitation including meltwater from snow is 15 to 25 cm."

Statistic 17

"The mean annual air temperature in the Arctic tundra biome is -10 to -20 degrees Celsius."

The statistics presented highlight the unique characteristics and significance of tundra ecosystems worldwide. Despite enduring short growing seasons and cold temperatures, tundras host a surprisingly diverse array of plant and animal species, play a crucial role in carbon sequestration, and are experiencing notable impacts from climate change. The data underscore the importance of studying and protecting these fragile environments, especially as temperatures continue to rise and human populations interact with these sensitive ecosystems.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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