I mean, it doesn't make sense. A 98.6 degree constant body temperature would make one believe that 85 degrees +/- would feel "cooler". I'm not talking whether the humidity os higher or not, but, what is behind the notion that temps cooler than our core body temps making us feel hot and uncomfortable? Does anyone have an educated idea?
2007-09-07 15:44:10 · 3 answers · asked by The Sylvan Wizard 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
1) You're wearing clothing. It's why room temperature is 72 degrees, not 98.6 degrees.
2) If it's humid, it makes it feel hotter than it really is. It's called the heat index. Humidity will absolutely have an effect.
2007-09-07 16:31:46 · answer #1 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not every part of your body is that high of a temp. at all times, do you think your hands and feet are that hot?
the 98 degrees is mostly your major internal temperature, so when it's 90 outside your outer body parts feel the heat.
2007-09-07 16:00:37 · answer #2 · answered by hekinsieden 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eighty-five to ninety degrees doesn't feel hot... when you're not wearing any clothes.
Wearing even the smallest amount of clothing causes our bodies to retain heat and feel warmer at cooler temperatures.
2007-09-07 15:55:26 · answer #3 · answered by Boots McGraw 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋