What is wind chill and how is it calculated?
Heat produced by the human body radiates out of our skin and into the surrounding air. When there is no wind, this thin layer of heat partially insulates us from the full effect of the cold surrounding us. When conditions are windy, this layer of heat is swept away from the body and thus the full impact of the cold air is felt on our skin. Even though the actual air temperature is the same when conditions are windy, it “feels” colder. The wind chill temperature gives a comparison to what it would feel like at a lower temperature if there were no wind. Wind chill only applies humans and other living things; it has no effect on objects such as vehicles. Click here for more information.
