Urban heat islands are urbanized areas that experience higher temperatures due to dense concentrations of pavement, buildings, and other surfaces, absorbing and retaining heat more than natural landscapes.
Daytime temperatures in urban areas are about 1-7°F higher than rural areas, and nighttime temperatures are about 2-5°F higher, exacerbating the heat in cities.
Climate Central's study found New Yorkers experience significant heat due to urban heat islands, with built environments amplifying both average temperatures and extreme heat in cities.
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