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The urban heat island effect can make temperatures in large city centers 2–5°C higher than surrounding rural areas, with the difference widening further during extreme heat waves.
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7/20/2026
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UnverifiedThe urban heat island effect causes temperatures in city center areas to be 1–3°C higher than in surrounding suburban areas.81% similarUnverifiedThe heat island intensity of a typical city is between 2–5°C, and can reach 8–10°C in extreme cases.76% similarUnverifiedUnder a 2-degree warming scenario, the proportion of the population experiencing extreme heat at least once every five years will jump to 37%.64% similar
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