Simulated turfA4E88676-4886767?Natural grass? stays cooler because:

Simulated turfA4E88676-4886767?Evapotranspiration? (water evaporating from soil/plants) cools the air.

Simulated turfA4E88676-4886767?Soil acts as a heat sink, absorbing less radiation.

Simulated turfA4E88676-4886767?Artificial grass? can get hotter because:

Simulated turfA4E88676-4886767?Synthetic fibers absorb and retain heat? (especially dark-colored turf).

Simulated turfA4E88676-4886767?No natural cooling mechanism? like live plants.

Simulated turfA4E88676-4886767?? ?Data Point:

Simulated turfA4E88676-4886767On a ?90°F (32°C) day, artificial turf can reach ?140–160°F (60–71°C)?—hot enough to burn bare feet.