Plastic turf876493-876493467?Evapotranspiration? (water evaporating from soil/plants) cools the air.Plastic turf876493-876493467?Soil acts as a heat sink, absorbing less radiation.Plastic turf876493-876493467?Artificial grass? can get hotter because:Plastic turf876493-876493467?Synthetic fibers absorb and retain heat? (especially dark-colored turf).Plastic turf876493-876493467?No natural cooling mechanism? like live plants.Plastic turf876493-876493467?? ?Data Point:Plastic turf876493-876493467On a ?90°F (32°C) day, artificial turf can reach ?140–160°F (60–71°C)?—hot enough to burn bare feet.