Simulated turfEB95-954?Evapotranspiration? (water evaporating from soil/plants) cools the air.Simulated turfEB95-954?Soil acts as a heat sink, absorbing less radiation.Simulated turfEB95-954?Artificial grass? can get hotter because:Simulated turfEB95-954?Synthetic fibers absorb and retain heat? (especially dark-colored turf).Simulated turfEB95-954?No natural cooling mechanism? like live plants.Simulated turfEB95-954?? ?Data Point:Simulated turfEB95-954On a ?90°F (32°C) day, artificial turf can reach ?140–160°F (60–71°C)?—hot enough to burn bare feet.