Summer havoc continues in Delhi-NCR. The maximum temperature was recorded at 43.4 degrees Celsius on 10 June 2025, which was 3.4 degrees above normal. But the feel like temperature reached 48.9 degrees, due to which people are also upset. Let’s understand what is a feel like temperature? Why is this so important?
What is a feel like temperature?
Feel like temperature, also called apparent temperature. The temperature that really feels, not the temperature shown on the thermometer. This temperature is fixed on the basis of air temperature, humidity and wind speed. For example, if the air temperature is 43 degrees, but the humidity is very high, the feel like temperature may feel 49 degrees.
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Why is the feel like temperature important?
The feel like temperature tells us how much heat or cold is really feeling. It helps in understanding the effect on our body. For example…
- In summer: Sweating is not evaporated due to excess humidity. The body is not cold. Heat takes more heat.
- in the cold: Due to wind speed, heat goes rapidly from the body, which makes the cold more cold.
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Scientific facts
Many scientific forms are used to calculate the feel like temperature.
- Heat Index: It measures the joint effect of heat and humidity. For example, if the air temperature is 43 degrees and humidity is 70%, then the heat index can be 48.9 degrees.
- Wind chill: It measures the joint effect of cold and wind speed.
Feel Like Template in Delhi-NCR
In Delhi on 10 June 2025 …
- Maximum temperature: 43.4 ° C.
- Humidity: Around 70%.
- Feel Like Template: 48.9 ° C.
How does a feel like temperature work?
To calculate the feel like temperature, air temperature (temperature shown on thermometer), humidity i.e. the amount of moisture in the air, which is measured in percentage. And the wind speed is measured in kilometers per hour. These data is inserted into a mathematical formula, which tells the feel like temperature.
Effect
Feel like temperature can have a serious effect on our body …
- Heat Stroke: If the feel like temperature is very high, then the risk of heat stroke increases.
- Dehydration: More water is required to keep the body cool.
- Tiredness: Physical and mental fatigue increases due to heat.
The feel like temperature tells us how much heat really seems. It helps in understanding the effect on our health. People are facing a lot of trouble due to a feel like up to 49 degrees in Delhi-NCR. This condition further worse due to the combined effect of humidity and temperature. We should drink enough water to protect against heat, wear light clothes and avoid sunlight.