synthetic turfDCA03BAF-338397311?Natural grass? stays cooler because:

synthetic turfDCA03BAF-338397311?Evapotranspiration? (water evaporating from soil/plants) cools the air.

synthetic turfDCA03BAF-338397311?Soil acts as a heat sink, absorbing less radiation.

synthetic turfDCA03BAF-338397311?Artificial grass? can get hotter because:

synthetic turfDCA03BAF-338397311?Synthetic fibers absorb and retain heat? (especially dark-colored turf).

synthetic turfDCA03BAF-338397311?No natural cooling mechanism? like live plants.

synthetic turfDCA03BAF-338397311?? ?Data Point:

synthetic turfDCA03BAF-338397311On a ?90°F (32°C) day, artificial turf can reach ?140–160°F (60–71°C)?—hot enough to burn bare feet.