The Influence of Vegetation Cover on Temperature and Humidity Distribution Affecting Thermal Comfort

Firnawati; Umara Hasmarani  Rizqiyah; Muh. Aryanugraha Ismajaya; Andi Firman Muhibuddin

doi:10.59890/ijaamr.v4i4.213

Authors

Firnawati State University of Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia-90245
Umara Hasmarani Rizqiyah State University of Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia-90245
Muh. Aryanugraha Ismajaya State University of Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia-90245
Andi Firman Muhibuddin State University of Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia-90245

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijaamr.v4i4.213

Keywords:

Tree Canopy, Microclimate, Temperature, Humidity, Landscape

Abstract

Vegetation plays a crucial role in improving the microclimate of an area, particularly through tree canopy cover. This research aims to examine the influence of tree canopy coverage on air temperature and humidity within a landscape site. A quantitative approach was employed by directly measuring temperature and humidity under tree canopies and in open areas, along with regression analysis to assess the relationship between variables. The results show a significant difference in temperature and humidity between shaded and unshaded areas. The wider the canopy cover, the lower the temperature and the higher the humidity. The correlation between canopy coverage and temperature was -0.2494, and with humidity, it was 0.2174. Isotherm and isohygro maps revealed spatial patterns that support these findings. These results indicate that tree canopies contribute positively to thermal comfort and should be a primary consideration in climate-responsive landscape planning

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