artificial turf8E9-89195?Natural grass? stays cooler because:
artificial turf8E9-89195?Evapotranspiration? (water evaporating from soil/plants) cools the air.artificial turf8E9-89195?Soil acts as a heat sink, absorbing less radiation.artificial turf8E9-89195?Artificial grass? can get hotter because:artificial turf8E9-89195?Synthetic fibers absorb and retain heat? (especially dark-colored turf).artificial turf8E9-89195?No natural cooling mechanism? like live plants.artificial turf8E9-89195?? ?Data Point:artificial turf8E9-89195On a ?90°F (32°C) day, artificial turf can reach ?140–160°F (60–71°C)?—hot enough to burn bare feet.