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W C Kaufman1, W G Laatsch, C R Rhyner

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Wind chill temperature, commonly used in cold regions, may not fully capture human perception of cold. Considering local norms and individual experience offers a more meaningful understanding of weather impacts.

Area of Science:

  • Meteorology and Human Physiology
  • Environmental Perception Studies

Background:

  • Wind chill temperature is a common metric for cold weather, derived from physical studies.
  • Existing wind chill calculations may not accurately reflect human perception of cold due to factors like experience and environmental context.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the limitations of standard wind chill temperature in representing human comfort and safety.
  • To explore how human perception of cold relates to wind-temperature conditions and local norms.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of wind chill data for a North Central American city during winter and three communities in February.
  • Presentation of wind chill data as frequency tables.
  • Correlation of wind chill data with human perception of cold and local weather norms.

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Main Results:

  • Standard wind chill temperature may not be the most informative measure of cold's impact on humans.
  • Human perception of cold is influenced by physiological state, past experiences, and environmental context.
  • Relating wind-temperature conditions to community-specific norms can enhance the meaning of wind chill data.

Conclusions:

  • The concept of wind chill temperature needs refinement to better align with human perception.
  • Incorporating local context and individual experience can provide a more nuanced understanding of cold weather effects.
  • Future research should focus on developing perception-based cold weather indices.