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World biome types in relation to precipitation and temperature.
The temperate rain forest receives much more precipitation than areas further inland, as shown by the darker bands of purple along the coast. About Coastal Temperate Rain Forests Temperate rain forests have, since the mid-20th century, been recognized as a distinct biome type. Distinguished by high precipitation, an equable year-round climate, proximity to oceans, the presence of coastal mountains, and infrequent fire, they are among the most biologically productive places on earth. These forests stand mainly in watersheds that empty directly into saltwater and, as a result, are fundamentally shaped by the cycling of water and nutrients between land and sea. Evidence of has been found for 137 animal species that depend upon salmon as a significant part of their diet.