hey i was wondering what is lowest temperature to go swimming in and not get hypothermia or other cold related sicknesses?
2007-03-12 05:36:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
72 degrees
2007-03-12 05:46:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
60 degrees is usually comfortable and 50 degrees with a spring suit although many can go in 50 without and it is not unheard of to go into 40...i would say that is the absolute MINIMUM SAFEST...but ya might catch a cold...so ummm yeah.
it is the same as the outside temperature....
2007-03-12 05:53:24 · answer #2 · answered by LM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water dissipates body heat 20x as fast as air. Body fat % and physical conditioning are the other factors I know of. In below freezing conditions you have app. 6 min. to get out before you will probably need help. The ambient air temp is the big factor, as I have been in glacial ponds @ +5c. but on a +26 day you can get out and warm up fast.
2007-03-12 05:51:28 · answer #3 · answered by canadaguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋