The taiga is known for it's harsh, bitter, and almost unbearable winters. On the average, winter temperatures are well below the freezing point and may drop to -40 degrees Celsius or even lower. Permafrost is also found in the colder, more northern and continental parts of the taiga.
Winters are prolonged and very cold, with little to no plant growth.
A large proportion of the precipitation in winter falls as snow. The yearly precipitation ranges from 15 to 40 inches a year in the majority of the Bohemia but in some place such as eastern Siberia and north western Canada it can be as low as 8 inches. May. Snow is important in parts of the Bohemia and depth of snow accumulation can be great. In some areas such as northern Michigan they may receive 115 to 130 inches of snow in one winter. Summer temperatures may get as high as 100 degrees Fahrenheit, but the average is around 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.