microclimate
Climate of a small area, such as a woodland, lake, or even a hedgerow. Significant differences can exist between the climates of two neighbouring areas – for example, a town is usually warmer than the surrounding countryside (forming a heat island), and a woodland cooler, darker, and less windy than an area of open land.
Microclimates play a significant role in agriculture and horticulture, as different crops require different growing conditions.
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