microclimate
CEFR: C1
The localized atmospheric climate of a small specific area that differs distinctively from surrounding regional climate.
Synonyms
- localized weather regime
- local climate zone
Common Collocations
- forest microclimate
- urban microclimate
- unique microclimate
Example Sentence
Dense forest canopies create a buffered, humid microclimate that shields delicate undergrowth from blistering daytime heat.