This is the 361st most frequent Chinese word.
本地
"Local."
The term "本地" here is used as an adjective describing "的天气" to indicate 'the local weather'.
本地的天气比外地的温暖。
The local weather is warmer than that of other places.
Here, "本地" modifies "特色菜" to signify dishes that are native to the area.
他喜欢品尝本地的特色菜。
He enjoys tasting the local specialties.
"本地" is used to refer to the specific area or region where the speaker or the subject is located.