Fence turf52A9C8EE4-5298?Evapotranspiration? (water evaporating from soil/plants) cools the air.Fence turf52A9C8EE4-5298?Soil acts as a heat sink, absorbing less radiation.Fence turf52A9C8EE4-5298?Artificial grass? can get hotter because:Fence turf52A9C8EE4-5298?Synthetic fibers absorb and retain heat? (especially dark-colored turf).Fence turf52A9C8EE4-5298?No natural cooling mechanism? like live plants.Fence turf52A9C8EE4-5298?? ?Data Point:Fence turf52A9C8EE4-5298On a ?90°F (32°C) day, artificial turf can reach ?140–160°F (60–71°C)?—hot enough to burn bare feet.