synthetic turf6DF-681166?Evapotranspiration? (water evaporating from soil/plants) cools the air.synthetic turf6DF-681166?Soil acts as a heat sink, absorbing less radiation.synthetic turf6DF-681166?Artificial grass? can get hotter because:synthetic turf6DF-681166?Synthetic fibers absorb and retain heat? (especially dark-colored turf).synthetic turf6DF-681166?No natural cooling mechanism? like live plants.synthetic turf6DF-681166?? ?Data Point:synthetic turf6DF-681166On a ?90°F (32°C) day, artificial turf can reach ?140–160°F (60–71°C)?—hot enough to burn bare feet.