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Geographia Polonica Vol. 98 No. 2 (2025)
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cold spot ; hot spot ; land surface temperature ; air temperature ; land cover ; local climate zones ; spatial development
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The expansion of cities, alongside increasing climate-related risks, requires a better understanding of urban thermal patterns for sustainable planning. This study identifies thermal hot and cold spots in Warsaw using 25 land surface temperature (LST) images (2002-2018), air temperature data from 21 sites, spatial development indicators, CORINE Land Cover, and local climate zones. Spatial autocorrelation (Getis-Ord Gi*) and correlation analyses reveal that LST extremes are related to land cover, spatial development, and city centre proximity. Cluster analysis highlights distinct seasonal and diurnal air temperature regimes in hot/cold spots,emphasizing the need for integrated approaches in urban climate research.
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