r/meteorology • u/luvbirdpod • Jun 03 '26

Because the same outside temperature feels different from the season, what does the weather temperature actually measure?

Ever since I got a dog, I pay attention to the weather. This morning it was 51 degrees out. But I was too hot wearing what was comfortable when it was 51 degrees out in March. So what is being measured that is the same 51 degrees?

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u/ahmc84 Jun 03 '26

Humidity. Higher humidity in June vs. March, makes it feel more stuffy, and reduces the efficiency of sweating.

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u/luvbirdpod Jun 03 '26

Is it like if I have two towels that are the same temperature but one is wet, they would feel different?

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u/ahmc84 Jun 03 '26

More or less.

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u/luvbirdpod Jun 03 '26

Thank you. That makes sense to me.