{"id":500,"date":"2014-09-13T09:54:13","date_gmt":"2014-09-13T17:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prwriterpro.com\/blog\/?p=500"},"modified":"2014-09-19T14:32:58","modified_gmt":"2014-09-19T22:32:58","slug":"rain-rain-go-away-not-really","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.prwriterpro.com\/blog\/travel\/rain-rain-go-away-not-really\/","title":{"rendered":"Rain Rain Go Away; Not Really"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Guides<\/a>
Hiking among the clouds of the Tongass National Forest<\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In Juneau, if you don\u2019t play in the rain, you don\u2019t play. So, I play, dance and work in rain, all within the Tongass National Forest, the largest contiguous temperate rainforest in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

I have to admit, however, that I prefer more sunshine to the incessant rain that is dousing Southeast Alaska this summer. Rarely does a day go by without some sort of precipitation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Juneau receives only about 40 sunny days a year, another 40 or so partly cloudy, partly sunny days, and the rest of the year, precipitation: drizzle, rain, snow, sleet, fog. This year, June and July recorded new rainfall records. According to the Alaska Climate Research Center, Juneau\u2019s precipitation totaled:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>– June: 74% heavier than normal with about 7.4 inches.<\/span>
\n – July: 180% heavier than normal or about 8.2 inches.<\/span>
\n – August: 49% heavier than normal or about 8.5 inches.<\/span><\/p>\n

Being an outdoor excursion guide, I often hear my guests grumble about the cool, cloudy, rainy days. Some are very vocal with their grievances. Like I can do anything about the weather! I, however, have sympathy for customers who book the excursion of a lifetime, but are unprepared for the elements. On the other hand, excursion descriptions advise customers to pack rain gear and to wear layers. Juneau is nestled within the largest<\/span> temperate rainforest in the world: hint, \u201ctemperate\u201d and \u201crainforest\u201d.\"DSC00227\"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

That said, visitors come to Southeast Alaska (SEAK) with an expectation of seeing profuse wildlife, a forest of magnificent proportions and landscapes dominated by snow-capped mountains, glistening glaciers and roaring waterfalls. Without the persistent rain, however, none of SEAK\u2019s beauty or bounty would exist . Seemingly, the teaming masses of moss and mushrooms, lofty conifers and wild creatures thrive within the rain\u2019s embrace.<\/span><\/p>\n

My cruise ship guests often ask me, \u201cwhat is the best month to visit SEAK?\u201d I tell them, \u201cIt depends on what you want to experience and what weather are you willing to tolerate. \u201c<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Rain<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

According to the<\/span> National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration<\/a> , Juneau\u2019s:<\/span><\/p>\n