subclimate

/ˈsʌbklɪmeɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A smaller or more localized part of a climate, especially in terms of temperature, precipitation, or other meteorological factors.

“The subclimate in the valley below was significantly warmer than the one in the surrounding mountains.”

Synonyms

  • local climate
  • microclimate

Antonyms

  • general climate
  • macroclimate