1. small areas with climate conditions that differ from the surrounding region
Usage: plural of microclimate

Examples

• The garden has several microclimates due to varying sun exposure and wind patterns.
• Urban areas often create their own microclimates that are warmer than surrounding countryside.
• Different microclimates in the vineyard produce grapes with distinct flavors.
• The forest floor and canopy represent different microclimates within the same ecosystem.
• Architects consider microclimates when designing outdoor spaces for buildings.
• Mountain valleys can have dramatically different microclimates just miles apart.