How do they figure out the "feels like" temperature as opposed to the actual temperature?

Answer 1

Measuring wind chill is one way of determining the feels like temperature. Wind chill involves measuring the temperature as it is felt on skin, as a result of air temperature and wind speed. Basically, wind chill measures the heat skin loses when the wind blows on it.

The wind chill is practically always lower than the temperature of the air. This is because wind increases the speed of moisture evaporation from your skin and serves to move heat away from your body. The exception to this rule, however, is when higher temperatures are concerned. At higher temperatures, wind chill is considered far less significant.

The heat index is another way of measuring the feels like temperature. It takes into account both temperature and humidity in determining how warm temperatures feel to your body. When a human being perspires, the water in his or her sweat evaporates. This results in the cooling of the body as heat is carried away from it. When humidity is high, the rate of evaporation and cooling is reduced, resulting in a higher heat index.

Answer 2

The wind chill has a huge impact on the "feels like" temperature.

Answer 3

I was simply going to say--the wind chill factor. "eppizzle" gave you the most comprehensive answer. Heaven knows why it was given a thumbs down--it should really be given the Best Answer.

Answer 4

Some smuck stands outside and makes a guestimate

Answer 5

I don't know, it's very scientific. Ha, Ha, Ha. Seriously, I'm curious too, since feeling is subjective.

Answer 6

waht the tepm. is + the wind chil wind and temp. is what it fells like