synthetic turfE37DFF-376492551?Natural grass? stays cooler because:

synthetic turfE37DFF-376492551?Evapotranspiration? (water evaporating from soil/plants) cools the air.

synthetic turfE37DFF-376492551?Soil acts as a heat sink, absorbing less radiation.

synthetic turfE37DFF-376492551?Artificial grass? can get hotter because:

synthetic turfE37DFF-376492551?Synthetic fibers absorb and retain heat? (especially dark-colored turf).

synthetic turfE37DFF-376492551?No natural cooling mechanism? like live plants.

synthetic turfE37DFF-376492551?? ?Data Point:

synthetic turfE37DFF-376492551On a ?90°F (32°C) day, artificial turf can reach ?140–160°F (60–71°C)?—hot enough to burn bare feet.