Influence of vegetation on surface temperature in urban areas

Abstract

There is an evident influence of vegetation on surface temperature and microclimate. To
prove this statement, and to ensure the comparability, two areas with different ratio of the
vegetation and the paved surface in the city of Nitra have been selected. The first area being
assessed is almost fully covered by the vegetation; the second one is almost fully paved by
the concrete and the asphalt. Both areas have been regularly observed during the period
between March and June 2012. Taking into consideration different surfaces (paved area, turf
surface, vegetation) as well as the correlation between the distance from the vegetation and its
quantity, the surface temperature has been measured by tactile IR thermometer. Remarkable
temperature differences between particularly observed spots as well as considerable differ-
ences between both researched areas have been noticed.