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microclimateClimatic condition in a relatively small area, within a few feet above and below the Earth's surface and within canopies of vegetation. Microclimates are affected by such factors as temperature, humidity, wind and turbulence, dew, frost, heat balance, evaporation, the nature of the soil and vegetation, the local topography, latitude, elevation, and season. Weather and climate are sometimes influenced by microclimatic conditions, especially by variations in surface characteristics. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I live in Monte Nido in the Santa Monica Mountains and we have a micro-climate that can and does go down into the upper 20s in January and February. Jones explains that given the distance from the ocean and range of temperatures, the 16-acre site actually has a micro-climate and soil composition similar to the Bordeaux region of France. This flows down the slope of the site, creating a cool micro-climate in the internal court and enhancing cross ventilation. |
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