synthetic turfE3F-381?Evapotranspiration? (water evaporating from soil/plants) cools the air.synthetic turfE3F-381?Soil acts as a heat sink, absorbing less radiation.synthetic turfE3F-381?Artificial grass? can get hotter because:synthetic turfE3F-381?Synthetic fibers absorb and retain heat? (especially dark-colored turf).synthetic turfE3F-381?No natural cooling mechanism? like live plants.synthetic turfE3F-381?? ?Data Point:synthetic turfE3F-381On a ?90°F (32°C) day, artificial turf can reach ?140–160°F (60–71°C)?—hot enough to burn bare feet.