How does the patented AccuWeather RealFeel Temperature work?
For example, on a steamy July day without a breath of wind and with the noon sun beating down, the official temperature (which is measured in the shade) may be 92 degrees. But when you stand outside in the humidity and scorching sun, it may feel like 118 degrees. In contrast, when the official temperature is 92 degrees with a nice breeze, low humidity and bright sunshine, but late in the day so the sun intensity is not as strong, it may feel like 86 degrees. Of course, it could just be excessively dry where you’re at. 93°F with 10% relative humidity gives a heat index of 88°F from the standard heat index calculation. Measured Temp = Heat Index is based on medium humidity.
