I live in the freezing bowels of Canada. When I go on vacation to a somewhat warmer climate, where the temperatures are around 5 to 10 degrees Celsius (40 to 50 degrees F), I find it warm and walk around in a t shirt and shorts while people look at me like I'm crazy. Is my body physically used to the cold or is my mind just fooling me? In other words, am I convincing myself that I should feel warmer than these wimps and so I do?
2006-12-21 17:49:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
Humans can adapt pretty well to their environments. Researchers say it takes people about 2 weeks to adapt to the cold, by increasing circulation and warming the skin temperature of our hands. I've personally experienced much extreme cold in interior Alaska, and after weeks of temperatures regularly bottoming out to more than -60°F (-50°C), temperatures around -15°F (-25°C) feel absolutely balmy. I'm able to wear a light coat and don't need gloves or a hat.
2006-12-21 22:21:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you are not fooling yourself. I experience the same situation in reverse. I come from a cold place in Australia, and am now living in the Philippines. My body has adapted to the constantly hot weather, and it is no longer a problem. This doesn't mean i don't feel bloody hot on some days, but what it does mean is that my body reactions are pretty much the same as the local population. However, like you, when they complain of being cold, I find it amusing, as i feel great! Max A.
2006-12-21 20:37:28 · answer #2 · answered by Max A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our body adjusts to the temperature where we live.
I for example, had spent 30+ years in region where the temperature is 40 deg C and when I traveled to US where temp can be 40 deg F, I realized what happens when U get trapped between this F&C "K"onversion....:-)
After a while, my body got adjusted and when I am now closer to Canada, am able to tolerate 40 deg F .....:-D
Now I understand why folks from cold climates come to warm tropical regions and strip naked onto beaches or go wild during monsoon.....:-)
2006-12-25 15:40:03 · answer #3 · answered by moksha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on wha climate you live in and yes. If you live in a hot climate, than 85 degrees in reality wouldn't feel hot to you. However, if you live in a RELATIVELY colder climate, then 20 degrees in reality wouldnt be as cold as it would to someone in a warmer climate. Your body adapt to wherever you live overtime. So if you live in a elevated climate, your body has adapted to the air pressure that high in elevation. If you live somewhere like in the midwest, your body has adapted to both the hot, Arizona like air and the cold, freezing winters. So basically, it depends on where you have grown up and live and how your body adapts to the climate/weather your in.
2006-12-22 04:11:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Over the years your body will become adapted to the regular climate you live in. So, since you're used to the cold the body can handle it more. So, if someone from like....Florida, who is used the the warm weather, comes up to Canada during the winter they'll freeze their nads off since they just aren't used to it.
2006-12-21 17:54:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure it takes two years for the blood to thin or thicken. After two years your body adjusts to the climate and yes, you "get used to the cold".
2006-12-21 17:58:34 · answer #6 · answered by onanist13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, im from boston && im still somehow used to the cold... i live in florida now && have for about 9 years && i still dont get as cold as these ppl... now im sure if i moved back to boston id be pretty cold
believe me, 40-50 degree weather is definately t-shirt weather... just not to every1 else
2006-12-21 17:59:38 · answer #7 · answered by Susan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is normal, one gets adapted to the surrounding he lives in.
it is in accord with theory of evolution.
it is but normal that u are felling OK, in the weather which is milder then which is what you are accustomed to.
you are perfectely normal.
2006-12-21 18:00:09 · answer #8 · answered by nachiketin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only to a point
2006-12-22 00:47:13 · answer #9 · answered by bprice215 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you really answer a question with a question?
2006-12-21 17:56:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋