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The term "heat island" describes urbanized areas that experience higher temperatures than outlying areas. In urban areas, the heat island effect results in daytime temperatures about 1-7°F higher than temperatures in outlying areas & nighttime temperatures about 2-5°F higher. — PolitiTweet.org