Fake turfF94FAE-946?Evapotranspiration? (water evaporating from soil/plants) cools the air.Fake turfF94FAE-946?Soil acts as a heat sink, absorbing less radiation.Fake turfF94FAE-946?Artificial grass? can get hotter because:Fake turfF94FAE-946?Synthetic fibers absorb and retain heat? (especially dark-colored turf).Fake turfF94FAE-946?No natural cooling mechanism? like live plants.Fake turfF94FAE-946?? ?Data Point:Fake turfF94FAE-946On a ?90°F (32°C) day, artificial turf can reach ?140–160°F (60–71°C)?—hot enough to burn bare feet.