A measure of how cold it feels on your skin when the wind is blowing, compared to the actual air temperature. Strong wind makes it feel colder than the thermometer shows.
A modern compound of 'wind' and 'chill', used in weather reports from the mid-1900s. It gives a practical sense of coldness for people, not just instruments.
Windchill shows that temperature is only part of the story; moving air steals heat from your body faster. It’s a reminder that how we experience weather is as important as the raw numbers.
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