Urban heat island effect (UHI) in the Netherlands

This map shows the urban heat island effect (UHI) in °C. This is the average air temperature difference between the urban and surrounding rural areas. The urban heat island effect is strongest at night. It ensures that the air temperature does not drop at night, causing sensitive populations (babies, children, the elderly) to experience health effects. It is valuable to know where the biggest inconvenience is in order to be able to take measures. Important for urban designers, climate adaptation policy officers.