Windchill

/ˈwɪndˌtʃɪl/ noun

Definition

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.

Etymology

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.

Kelly Says

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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