Wind Chill Calculator

Calculate wind chill temperature from air temp and wind speed.

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Guides & Reference

How It Works

Calculates apparent temperature using NWS formula. Only applies below 50F and above 3 mph wind. Wind increases heat loss from skin.

Formula

NWS wind chill formula

Quick Reference

Common calculations — results you can verify instantly.

20°F, 20mph wind

NWS formula

Feels like 4°F

0°F, 30mph wind

NWS formula

Feels like -26°F

-10°F, 15mph wind

NWS formula

Danger: frostbite

Tips & Shortcuts

Wind chill only affects skin not actual air temperature.

Frostbite risk at -18C wind chill within 30 minutes.

Common Mistakes

Applying wind chill to objects or water

Wind chill only describes skin sensation not actual temperature.

Thinking wind chill freezes water below 32F

Water freezes at 32F regardless of wind chill.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. 32F is the freezing point regardless of wind.

Within 30 min at -18C wind chill. Within 10 min at -32C.

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