Influence of vegetation on microclimate in the urban environment

Abstract

There are many factors in the urban environment influencing its microclimate conditions. Vegetation is one
of the main components participating in this process. Our study compares microclimatic factors (the air
temperature and the air humidity) of two sites with different ratio between built-up area and greenery. The
measurements have been realized in the chosen areas of the built-up area of Nitra town in the spring months
of 2012. The aim of the research was to compare the air temperature and the air humidity depending on the
percentage of the vegetation cover in the urban environment of the built-up area of Nitra town.