Analysis reveals urban heat island intensity grew in 80.6% of cities, suggesting urban morphology significantly affects climate dynamics.
Key Points
UHI intensity increased during the day in 80.6% of cities, highlighting an urgent need for urban design reform.
Southern cities experienced stronger daytime UHI with a mean temperature increase of 3.12 °C, underscoring geographical disparities.
Using the local climate zone framework and machine learning, this research delves into varied urbanization impacts across regions.
Findings indicate urban expansion and vegetation reduction as major contributors to UHI intensification, emphasizing the necessity for greener urban development.