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Urban climate

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009926

The localized climate of an urban area, which is significantly modified from the surrounding rural climate due to human activities and the built environment. This modification includes altered temperature, humidity, wind patterns, and precipitation. The urban heat island effect is a prominent characteristic of urban climates.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009926
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009926",
  "term": "Urban climate",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The localized climate of an urban area, which is significantly modified from the surrounding rural climate due to human activities and the built environment. This modification includes altered temperature, humidity, wind patterns, and precipitation. The urban heat island effect is a prominent characteristic of urban climates.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/urban-climate/"
}

Record 10,155 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.