An estimated 41 million people in major U.S. cities experience temperatures that are at least 8 degrees warmer than those felt by people living outside the cities.
A graphic showing the temperature differences between rural, industrial, urban, park and suburban areas.
Key factors contributing to the creation of urban heat islands include miles of hard and dark surfaces, population density, less vegetation and buildings that impact airflow in cities, according to Climate Central. The group found that of the 74 million people within the study’s analysis, about 55%, or 41 million, lived in areas with a UHI index of 8 degrees or higher. This means that when the temperature in a rural area outside a city is 90 degrees, it is closer to 98 degrees or higher for many people in the city.The most populous city in the country, New York City, has the highest number of residents living with a UHI index of 8 degrees or higher.
This photo taken on June 21, 2023 shows a temperature display reading 99 degrees Fahrenheit about 37.2 degrees Celsius in late afternoon in Houston, Texas, the United States.
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