microclimate

noun

mi·cro·cli·mate ˈmī-krō-ˌklī-mət

: the essentially uniform local climate of a usually small site or habitat

microclimatic

ˌmī-krō-klī-ˈma-tik

adjective

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The microclimate of an industrial park may be quite different from that of a nearby wooded park, since the plants absorb light and heat while asphalt parking lots and rooftops radiate them back into the air. A microclimate can offer a small growing area for crops that wouldn't do well in the wider region, so skilled gardeners take advantage of microclimates by carefully choosing and positioning their plants. San Francisco's hills, oceanfront, and bay shore, along with its alternating areas of concrete and greenery, make it a city of microclimates.

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Some goggles are built with multiple panes that regulate the microclimate and temperature of the goggles, reducing buildup even further. —

Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025 Renowned for its unique terroir, the area’s unique microclimate also garnered more European and global attention in recent years. —

Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025 Its dense root system prevents soil erosion, retains water and helps regulate the surrounding microclimate. —

Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 Come here to sail on the water, hike or cycle along its shores, and visit such villages as Sirmione, and Limone sul Garda, where lemons grow thanks to the Garda’s unique microclimate. —

Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for microclimate