Meaning & use
microclimate
The climate of a small, specific area that differs from the climate of the surrounding region.
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The sheltered valley's microclimate keeps it noticeably warmer than the hills just above it.
Vineyards often depend on a particular microclimate to ripen their grapes evenly.
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A microclimate can result from elevation, water, or buildings, even within a single city.
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