The mountainous terrain surrounding Juneau Alaska causes large variations in average rainfall,snow and windspeeds. Oragraphic processes,ie- upslope flow ,funneling of winds and other orographic effects,common throughout all mountainous regions,are enhanced in and near Juneau by the citie's realitive nearness to the gulf of Alaska.Downtown Juneau receives over 80 inches of rainfall yearly while the airport less than 30 miles north receives less than 60 inches annually.Downtown Juneau,rainfall is increased on average because it lies in a region of upsloping winds ,which increase cloudcover and enhance rainfall.The airport,in contrast lies in a region generally prone to downsloping airflow,thus rainfall is decreased.
Juneau' mountainous topography also leands to interesting variations in windspeeds.A realitively small part of the city expeareances the infamous Taku winds.The Taku winds,which can reach hurricane intensity,are caused by north-northeasterly winds funneled through the Meadenhal valley which lies north of town.The Taku winds have been known to reach speeds of over 100 mph and last for three or more days! Reaserch concerning the geography and climate of SE Alaska is ongoing.
Juneau is the capital of the State of Alaska. According to the city website, the 2006 population is 30,737.As of 2008, Juneau's population was 30,988.
Yes it is in North America.
The Mendenhall Glacier is located near the capital of Alaska, Juneau. It is a short drive from the city and can be found in the Tongass National Forest.
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Wyoming is bordered on the north by Montana. Helena is the capital city in Montana.
Juneau is the capital of Alaska, not Anchorage as many people think.
Juneau is Alaska's remote capital
In Juneau and Juneau is in the Panhandle of Alaska.
Sitka was the capital city of Alaska, and in 1906 it was moved to Juneau.
Juneau is a city. Juneau is a city in Alaska. Juneau is the capital city of Alaska. Alaska is a state. Alaska is a US State. The US is a Nation. The Capital of the United States is Washington, DC. The residents of Juneau, Alaska are US Citizens. The National Capital for the resident US Citizens of Juneau, Alaska is Washington, DC.
rainy and cold. the reason for this is that Alaska is very north, so it doesn't get as much sun.
Juneau, the capital of Alaska.
I believe juneau is the capitol of Alaska, but I could be wrong
Juneau is the correct spelling.
Juneau is the capital of Alaska.
The flight distance from Juneau, Alaska to Sitka, Alaska is 93 miles.
Juneau. Its Juneau. Anyway have you ever heard of google maps?