Microclimate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-017195",
  "term": "Microclimate",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A microclimate is a climate in a small area that varies significantly from the overall climate of a region. Microclimates are formed by natural or man-made geography and topography, such as hills, buildings, and the presence or absence of trees and vegetation.\n\n2. Localized climate conditions within an urban area or neighborhood.\n\n3. The climate around a tree or shrub or a stand of trees.\n\n4. The climate structure of the air space near the surface of the earth.\n\n5. The climate of a small area such as a cave, house, city or valley that may be different from that in the general region.",
  "subject": "Air",
  "references": [
    "Heat Island Effect Glossary",
    "Terms of Environment",
    "NOAA Climate Program Office Glossary",
    "NOAA National Weather Service Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/microclimate/"
}