apparent temperature

"Apparent temperature" is often referred to as the "feels like" temperature and is essential for understanding human comfort in different weather conditions.

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Definition

B2Meteorology

(technical, common)The temperature that people perceive, influenced by air temperature, humidity, and wind speed.

Example

  • Despite the actual temperature being 30°C, the apparent temperature was 35°C due to high humidity.
  • Meteorologists often report the apparent temperature to give a better sense of how the weather feels.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "apparent temperature":

wind chill