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Have you ever noticed that your weather forecast shows both the actual temperature and a “feels like” temperature?
That’s because 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) when it’s breezy and dry feels very different from 30C (86F) when it’s stagnant and humid.
In this visual explainer, we show the differences between air temperature and “feels like” temperature, and highlight the regions around the world where heat stress is highest.
First, how is temperature measured?
The temperature you see on the news or the weather app on your phone relies on a network of weather stations…
