heat Intermediate
Urban Heat Island Effect Tool
Map and analyse urban heat islands from satellite thermal data
Addresses
Extreme Heat
- Cost
- Free to use
- Proprietary-Free
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Language
- —
- Updated
- 2024
You provide
- City / neighbourhood boundary
- Satellite land-surface temperature
- Land-cover data
You get
- Heat-island intensity maps
- Hotspot identification
- Neighbourhood heat comparisons
Overview
The European Environment Agency’s urban heat island resources let cities map and analyse heat-island intensity at city and neighbourhood scale using satellite thermal data, supporting targeted cooling interventions.
Key features
- Satellite land-surface-temperature mapping
- Heat-island intensity and hotspot identification
- Neighbourhood-level comparisons
- Links to urban-adaptation guidance
Who it’s for
City climate and planning teams prioritising where to deploy shade, cool surfaces, and greening.
Getting started
Access the data and guidance via the EEA urban environment portal.