How Cold Is Too Cold to Go Outside?

How Cold Is Too Cold to Go Outside?

How Cold Is Too Cold to Go Outside?

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Human body is capable of maintaining a steady core temperature between 97°F and 99°F. However, it is essential to layer up in cold weather and wear comfortable clothes in warm weather, so that we stay protected from extremes of temperature. Wearing right clothes for right weather is especially important in case of kids and the elderly.

Increased caution should be displayed when temperatures fall below 40°F. Now again, the temperature is not the only indicator of how cold you will feel.

  • The wind chill factor is the best indicator of the cold climate while going outside. Research says if the thermometer reads 36°F and if the wind chill says 20°, exposed skin will freeze as if it were 20°. This is a crucial distinction for anyone going outside for more than a few minutes.
  • In temperatures 13° to 31°, you must layer up accordingly, especially the hands and the feet and try to get indoor every 20-30 minutes.
  • If the wind chills measure at 13° or lower, you are at a high risk of frostbite, and it is better to move inside the house.
  • The wind chill or “feels like” is that little number often listed next to the actual temperature in the forecast. It takes into account conditions such as wind speed and moisture to calculate the risk of frostbite to your bare skin.
  • It is important because the wind moves warm air away from your body, and the moisture will further cool your skin, making you cold a lot faster than just the air temperature would suggest.
  • Hands, nose, toes, and ears are particularly susceptible due to how far away they are from the core of your body (and most of your body heat). This is why it is recommended to stay indoors if the wind chill drops below freezing.
  • In general, when the wind chill is 32° and above, it’s safe to be outside. In temperatures 13° to 31°, indoor breaks should happen every 20-30 minutes. For wind chills of 13° and below, you should move activities indoors and outside of the cold as frostbite can set in very quickly.
  • The phenomenon called the relative humidity in the air can also affect the temperature you actually feel, which is called the “apparent temperature.” If the humidity in the air is zero or nearing zero, you will feel colder at the given temperature.

This post was last modified on December 12, 2024 4:49 am