Climate is the set of characteristic temperatures, humidities, sunshine, winds, and other weather conditions that prevail over large areas of space for long periods of time. Microclimate refers to a climate that holds over a very small area. ... Microclimates are parts of a complex web of climates that exist on Earth.

What are the different microclimates?

The microclimates of a region are defined by the moisture, temperature, and winds of the atmosphere near the ground, the vegetation, soil, and the latitude, elevation, and season. Weather is also influenced by microclimatic conditions. Wet ground, for example, promotes evaporation and increases atmospheric humidity.

What is an example of a microclimate?

A microclimate is a small area within a climate zone where the climate is slightly different from the zones predictions. A good example of a microclimate that is fairly large would be a valley where cold air settles. ... Large bodies of water or urban area temperatures may also provide causes of a microclimate to form.