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Why does the temperature feel different than it is?
Expected air temperature, relative humidity and wind strength are all used to calculate a feels like temperature. The Met Office says: “On windy days the speed of moisture evaporation from your skin increases and serves to move heat away from your body making it feel colder than it actually is.
Why is it hotter in certain seasons than others?
Because the earth’s axis is tilted. It is all about the tilt of the Earth’s axis. Many people believe that the temperature changes because the Earth is closer to the sun in summer and farther from the sun in winter. In fact, the Earth is farthest from the sun in July and is closest to the sun in January!
Why is the same temperature colder in winter?
In winter with the heating on, the radiators produce convection currents. Colder, denser air falls, displacing warmer air. These are likely to be lower in winter than in summer. We feel pleasantly warm in bright sunshine and out of draughts, even when the air temperature is low.
Why does British heat feel different?
Much of the UK’s hot weather comes from the jet stream, which is a narrow band of high speed winds. The warm air that’s being brought up to us is originating in northern Africa, and this week the winds will change and bring it through Europe and up to us from France, meaning the air we’re getting is exceptionally hot.
What do different temperatures feel like?
Different combinations of temperature, humidity, and wind speed can increase the sensation of being hot or cold. For example, skin that is exposed to wind and cold temperatures will make a person feel that it is colder outside than it really is because heat is drawn away from the body at a faster rate.
Why is it hotter in summer than in winter?
The separation of Earth and Sun is greatest at the beginning of July and least at the beginning of January. More direct sunlight and the greater duration of daytime in summer months makes summer warmer than winter.
Why is the equator hotter?
Why is it hot at the Equator and cold at the poles? Due to the tilt of the Earth, the Equator is closer to the sun so receives more of its energy. The Equator has a smaller surface area so heats up quickly compared to the poles. This means more heat from the sun makes it to the surface of the Earth.