Wind Chill Calculator
This calculator estimates the temperature felt by the body as a result of wind speed and actual air temperature. The calculator is based on the U.S. National Weather Service formula.
What is Wind Chill?
In winter, the temperature felt by the body is typically lower than the actual air temperature. This is because the wind strips away the thin layer of warm air above your skin. The faster the wind speed, the faster your body loses heat and the colder you feel.
How to Calculate Wind Chill
This calculator uses the formula developed by the National Weather Service in the United States:
Wind Chill (°F) = 35.74 + 0.6215T - 35.75(V0.16) + 0.4275T(V0.16)
Where T is the actual air temperature in Fahrenheit, and V is the wind speed in mph.
Frostbite and Hypothermia Risks
Frostbite can occur when skin is exposed to low temperatures. It is a serious condition that can lead to permanent damage. Hypothermia occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it, leading to a dangerously low body temperature.