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patchy

patch·y [ páchee ] (comparative patch·i·er, superlative patch·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. occurring in patches: occurring only in patches rather than throughout an area, or consisting only of patches rather than a large expanse
patchy fog

2. of varying quality: unpredictable and varying in quality depending on the place or time


patch·i·ly adverb
patch·i·ness noun
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