In the summer, meteorologists always warn that it will feel hotter because of the humidity (the “real feel” temperature). In contrast, humidity seems to exacerbate the feeling of cold in the winter. At what point does humidity cause the ambient temperature to feel hotter or cooler?
Deborah Fenker, New York, US
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