Seasonal urban heat waves in Shenzhen prompt urgent city planning changes.
The study looked at how the temperature in a tropical city changes throughout the year. They used a special model to combine different temperature data and found that the western parts of the city were generally hotter in spring and summer. The temperature increased from winter to summer and then decreased in autumn. The hottest temperatures were in built-up areas and water bodies. By using certain measurements, they were able to show how the temperature changes with the seasons in the city. This information could help city planners make better decisions to improve the comfort of people during the day.