Analysis of Urban Heat Islands Using Geographic Information System: Evaluation and Management of Global Climate Impact

Lennin Enrique Amador Castro; Román Edén Parra Galaviz; Alexander Mendoza Acosta; Manuel Cota Ruiz; Iduvier Lerma Espinoza

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Analysis of Urban Heat Islands Using Geographic Information System: Evaluation and Management of Global Climate Impact

Lennin Enrique Amador Castro^*

, Román Edén Parra Galaviz

, Alexander Mendoza Acosta

, Manuel Cota Ruiz

, Iduvier Lerma Espinoza

Published in International Journal of Sustainable Development Research (Volume 11, Issue 2)

Received: 25 March 2025 Accepted: 2 April 2025 Published: 29 April 2025

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Urban Heat Islands (UHI) are a climatic phenomenon where urban areas exhibit significantly higher temperatures than their rural surroundings. This effect is primarily driven by urbanization, the reduction of green spaces, the prevalence of heat-retaining materials such as concrete and asphalt, and human activities. This study analyzes the UHI effect in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, México through temperature monitoring at three meteorological stations across different periods of the year. Spatial data processing and analysis were conducted using ArcMap 10.2, enabling the creation of thermal distribution maps and the identification of temperature variation patterns within the urban landscape. The results confirm the presence of the UHI effect, with urbanized zones recording consistently higher temperatures than less developed areas. The highest temperature, 39.53°C, was observed between July and September, whereas the maximum recorded during January-February was 28.62°C. Temperature variations also fluctuated depending on the time of day, with the highest value occurring at midday and in the afternoon. The study highlights the necessity of implementing mitigation strategies to counteract UHI effects, such as increasing green areas, incorporating reflective materials in infrastructure, and promoting sustainable urban design. These measures are essential for enhancing urban climate resilience and improving the quality of life in affected areas.

Published in	International Journal of Sustainable Development Research (Volume 11, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijsdr.20251102.13
Page(s)	84-93
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Spatial Analysis, Urban Heat Islands, Urban Temperature

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Castro, L. E. A.; Galaviz, R. E. P.; Acosta, A. M.; Ruiz, M. C.; Espinoza, I. L. Analysis of Urban Heat Islands Using Geographic Information System: Evaluation and Management of Global Climate Impact. Int. J. Sustain. Dev. Res. 2025, 11(2), 84-93. doi: 10.11648/j.ijsdr.20251102.13

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Castro LEA, Galaviz REP, Acosta AM, Ruiz MC, Espinoza IL. Analysis of Urban Heat Islands Using Geographic Information System: Evaluation and Management of Global Climate Impact. Int J Sustain Dev Res. 2025;11(2):84-93. doi: 10.11648/j.ijsdr.20251102.13

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Lennin Enrique Amador Castro

Department of Basic Sciences, Tecnológico Nacional de México/I.T. Los Mochis, Los Mochis, México

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Román Edén Parra Galaviz

Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Los Mochis, México

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Alexander Mendoza Acosta

Division of Research and Graduate Studies, Tecnológico Nacional de México/I.T. Los Mochis, Los Mochis, México

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Manuel Cota Ruiz

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Tecnológico Nacional de México/I.T. Los Mochis, Los Mochis, México

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Iduvier Lerma Espinoza

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Tecnológico Nacional de México/I.T. Los Mochis, Los Mochis, México

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