In recent years, rapid urban development has intensified the urban heat island (UHI) effect, making the relationship between urban morphology and thermal environments a key research focus. While previous studies have examined urban thermal characteristics using land use and cover data, three-dimensional morphology, such as building height and density, remains underexplored. This study uses Chiayi City as a case, employing Local Climate Zone (LCZ) classification and a cognitive survey involving 50 architecture students to enhance LCZ map accuracy. Temperature data from 200 microsensors deployed by the Ministry of Environment were interpolated using the Inverse Distance Weighting (IDW) method to create a temperature distribution map for June to August 2022. The temperature map was overlaid with the LCZ map for analysis. Results show a 5.5% improvement in LCZ classification accuracy and reveal significant thermal patterns. Central built-up areas averaged 32.5°C, while vegetated non-built-up zones were as low as 26.5°C. This study provides a framework for UHI analysis and highlights the potential of integrating LCZ classification with high-density temperature monitoring for urban spatial planning. These findings support future urban design strategies aimed at thermal adaptation and sustainable development.