“Feels Like” Temperature Calculator

Weather forecasts show a “feels like” temperature that accounts for wind in cold weather and humidity in hot weather. This calculator applies the same rules automatically.

How to use the Feels Like Temperature Calculator

Enter the air temperature, humidity and wind speed.
Choose your units.
See the feels-like temperature and which method was used.

How it works

The calculator follows the approach used by the U.S. National Weather Service:

At or below 50 °F (10 °C) with wind over 3 mph → wind chill
At or above 80 °F (27 °C) → heat index
In between → the air temperature itself

Some weather services also factor in sunshine and radiation, so their “feels like” values may differ slightly.

Frequently asked questions

Why does it feel colder than the temperature?

Wind removes the thin layer of warm air around your skin, so you lose heat faster — that is wind chill.

Why does humid heat feel hotter?

Humidity slows the evaporation of sweat, which is how your body cools down, so it feels hotter than the thermometer reading.

Does sun affect the feels-like temperature?

Yes. Direct sunshine can make it feel up to about 15 °F (8 °C) hotter than the shaded heat index.

Which weather apps use this method?

Most US forecasts follow the National Weather Service: wind chill when it is cold and windy, heat index when it is hot, and the plain air temperature in between. Some apps add their own adjustments for sunshine and cloud cover, so small differences are normal.