microclimate

About 0.19 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A small, local region having a unique pattern of weather or weather effects that differ from the local climate.

   The microclimate on the south side of a building may differ from the one on the north, so that different plants may thrive.

Similar words

microclimatics miniclimate microclimatology microenvironment micrometeorology mesoclimate microclimatologist microlocality microphenology microcontext

Often followed by

of and in is for that on within conditions

Word family

microclimates microclimatic