Wind chill is not a true temperature, but it allows us to understand how heat is lost due to the wind.
CHICAGO — In the Windy City, wind chill is a term we often use to describe how cold it feels to us as soon as we step outside.The wind chill is based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by cold air and wind. When winds increase, heat is carried away from us at a faster rate, chilling the body temperature down. Just like blowing on hot food to cool it down.
However, if you don't want to solve the equation's acrobatics, this wind chill chart from the National Weather Service highlights all the components, including air temperature, wind, and apparent wind chill values.Along the X-axis or the top are temperatures in Fahrenheit. The Y-axis or down the side is wind speed in miles per hour. For example, taking an air temperature of 20 degrees with a wind speed of 20 mph.
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