Meaning & use

Microclimates

noun·Academic

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Localized atmospheric conditions that differ from the surrounding area, often due to terrain, vegetation, or urban structures.

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The valley's microclimates allow vineyards to thrive despite the region's generally cold winters.

Urban microclimates can make city centers several degrees warmer than nearby suburbs.

A note on using this word

A microclimate can span anything from a few square meters, like a garden courtyard, to an entire valley.

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