Impacts of Urban Morphology on Micrometeorological Parameters and Cyclonic Phenomena in Northern Colombian Caribbean Pérez-Arévalo, Raúl Jiménez-Caldera, Juan Eduardo Serrano-Montes, José Luis Rodrigo Comino, Jesús Ortiz Royero, Juan Carlos Caballero Calvo, Andrés urban heat island climate change urban morphology cyclonic winds urban planning South American urbanization atmospheric anomalies The rapid urbanization processes across the world can be considered one of the most influential factors in climate change, particularly in metropolitan areas. In South America, the growing population and recurrent non-sustainable or controlled urban land management plans are even increasing the negative consequences of urban heat islands. As a representative case study, Soledad in northern Colombia is an area with recurrent strong wind events, which have caused significant damage to property and human lives, conditioning urban plans. This research aimed to assess the micrometeorological conditions in areas of Soledad, where cyclonic events are highly frequent, to gather essential data on urban planning to understand microclimate changes. We conducted in situ measurements of air temperature, surface temperature, wind speed, relative humidity, and atmospheric pressure across different Local Climate Zones (LCZs). Data were analyzed to assess the impact of urban form, vegetation, and sky openness on microclimatic variations. Our results demonstrated that urban morphology, vegetation cover, and sky openness significantly influenced local microclimates, with lower Sky View Factor (SVF) and higher Leaf Area Index (LAI) values contributing to reduced temperatures and improved airflow. Areas with denser urban canyons exhibited higher temperatures and lower wind speeds, emphasizing the need for strategic urban planning to mitigate heat stress and enhance ventilation. 2025-04-30T09:20:05Z 2025-04-30T09:20:05Z 2025-04-29 journal article Pérez-Arévalo, R.; Jiménez-Caldera, J.E.; Serrano-Montes, J.L.; Rodrigo-Comino, J.; Ortiz Royero, J.C.; Caballero-Calvo, A. Impacts of Urban Morphology on Micrometeorological Parameters and Cyclonic Phenomena in Northern Colombian Caribbean. Climate 2025, 13, 87. DOI: 10.3390/cli13050087 https://hdl.handle.net/10481/103865 10.3390/cli13050087 eng http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ open access Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 License MDPI