Meaning of the word microclimate in English

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microclimate

US /ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌklaɪ.mət/
UK /ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌklaɪ.mət/
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Noun

the climate of a very small or restricted area, especially when this differs from the climate of the surrounding area

Example:
The valley has its own microclimate, which is much warmer than the surrounding hills.
Walled gardens create a microclimate that allows exotic plants to thrive.