Why does the temperature feel hotter than the forecast says?

Air temperature readings come from a global network of weather stations using platinum resistance thermometers inside Stevenson screens at a standard height of 1.25–2 metres. Feels-like temperature modifies air temperature to represent how the body experiences heat or cold by accounting for humidity, wind speed, and sun exposure. Two common temperature scales are Celsius and Fahrenheit, with most countries using Celsius, named after Anders Celsius. Humidity indicates water vapour in the air. The human body cools by widening blood vessels and producing sweat; evaporating sweat carries heat away from the skin.

Ever wondered why the temperature is different from the feels like temperature on your weather app? Have you ever noticed that your weather forecast shows both the actual temperature and a feels like temperature? That's because 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) when it's breezy and dry feels very different from 30C (86F) when it's stagnant and humid. In this visual explainer, we show the differences between air temperature and feels like temperature, and highlight the regions around the world where heat stress is highest.

The temperature you see on the news or the weather app on your phone relies on a network of weather stations positioned around the globe. To ensure accurate readings, weather stations typically use specialist platinum resistance thermometers placed inside shaded instruments known as a Stevenson screen. Measurements are taken at a standard height of 1.25-2 metres (4-6.5 feet) above the ground. This provides a reading that reflects the air temperature that people actually feel. (Al Jazeera)

Measuring air temperature alone doesn't always reflect how hot or cold it actually feels to your body. That is why weather reports often include the feels like temperature in hot conditions. This measure adjusts the air temperature to show how your body really experiences it, taking into account factors such as humidity, wind speed, and sun exposure. Humidity Humidity measures how much water vapour is in the air.

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