Windbreaks show varying effectiveness in moderating microclimate, impacting agricultural yields.
Windbreaks in agricultural areas affect the local climate, but their impact changes based on time, location, and weather conditions. Researchers studied how windbreaks influence microclimates in pastures by monitoring factors like wind speed, temperature, humidity, and vapor pressure. They found that windbreaks have the most significant effect in summer and during the afternoon, reducing wind speed but also affecting temperature and humidity. The direction of the wind and the environmental conditions also play a role in how effective windbreaks are. Overall, the study shows that to predict the benefits of windbreaks, we need to consider where they are placed, when they are most effective, and what the weather is like.