🌡️ Feels Like Temperature Calculator
Enter the temperature, humidity and wind speed to get the apparent "feels like" temperature.
Feels like
98°F
via heat index · +10°F vs actual
The apparent ("feels like") temperature uses the heat index in warm weather (80°F/27°C and up, where humidity matters) and wind chill in cold weather (50°F/10°C and below, where wind matters). In between, the air temperature itself is the best guide. 🔒 In your browser.
How the feels like temperature calculator works
The apparent temperature is what the weather actually feels like on your skin, combining humidity and wind. The tool applies the heat index in warm conditions (80°F/27°C and above, where humidity slows your cooling) and wind chill in cold conditions (50°F/10°C and below, where wind speeds heat loss). In between, the air temperature itself is the best guide.
This is the single number weather apps show as "feels like." It doesn't include direct sunshine, which can add up to about 15°F (8°C) to the warm-weather figure. Use it to judge how to dress and how hard to exert yourself.
Frequently asked questions
What does "feels like" temperature mean?
The apparent temperature — how hot or cold the weather feels once humidity and wind are taken into account, rather than the raw thermometer reading. It's the heat index when it's warm and the wind chill when it's cold.
How is the feels-like temperature calculated?
By choosing the right index for the conditions: the heat index (temperature + humidity) at 80°F/27°C and above, and wind chill (temperature + wind) at 50°F/10°C and below. In mild weather the actual temperature is used.
Why does it feel hotter than the temperature?
High humidity stops sweat evaporating, so your body can't shed heat — the air feels hotter than it is. The heat index captures this; the muggier it is, the bigger the gap.
Why does it feel colder than the temperature?
Wind carries away the warm air next to your skin, speeding heat loss, so a windy cold day feels colder. Wind chill measures that effect.
Does the feels-like temperature include the sun?
No — like the heat index and wind chill it assumes shade. Standing in direct sun can feel significantly hotter than the calculated value.