noun ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   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."

Synonyms

All synonyms

climateclimeelementsfair weatherstormy weatherweather

Example

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"The date palm tree orchard has its own microclimate."

Etymology

From micro- + climate.

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