Cities are like giant blankets that trap heat. When the sun shines on buildings and roads, they get really hot, much hotter than grass or trees. At night, these hot surfaces slowly release the heat back into the air, making cities feel warmer than the countryside. This is why people in big cities often feel more uncomfortable during summer.
Examples
- A city can feel up to 10 degrees hotter than the countryside on a summer day.
- At night, city streets stay warm while fields cool down quickly.
- Rain tends to fall more heavily over busy cities than in nearby forests.
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See also
- How Do Cities Affect the Weather Around Them?
- How Do Cities Stay Cool in the Summer?
- How Do Cities Create Their Own Microclimates?
- How Do Volcanoes Affect Climate?
- How Do ‘Trees’ Help the Environment and What Happens If They Disappear?
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