You may have heard that The Valley Isle has something called microclimates, but you may not understand what that means. Climates varies greatly in different places on Maui, you can go from a desert to a beach and to a mountain range during a single car ride. Microclimates Explained  A microclimate is an atmospheric condition that greatly differs from others in a surrounding area. They exist in small areas and the differences are small but substantial. Microclimates are measured by the Koppen Climate Classification System. This system measures climate zones based on vegetation. Many areas on earth have microclimates, but they are most pronounced in islands, coastal areas, and areas with mountains. Coastal areas may be warmer than inland areas and experience less severe … [Read more...] about What are Microclimates?