Humidity (hot, average, temperature, day)

[nashville guy]

I have a question in general about humidity.

I am aware the higher the humidity generally means the hotter it will feel. Is there some type of formula for an average humidity at say 50% and every 5% in humidity of an increase is equal to another degree hotter?

I have heard this before (cant remember the parameters) but am not sure if it is true.

[miamihurricane555]

it's not an linear ratio it changes as the temperature changes. Here is the heat index chat if u want it.

[Bottletree]

Originally Posted by miamihurricane555

it's not an linear ratio it changes as the temperature changes. Here is the heat index chat if u want it.

So sunstroke doesn't have to do with the sun? Because surely the sun can't be out every time that chart would be applicable.

[trlhiker]

It's not really humidity that makes it feel hotter, it's the dew point, the amount of moisture in the air. 100% humidity on a 50 degree day just means it's raining but it is still chilly. A dew point of 80 degrees on a 100 degree day makes it stifling hot outside.

[miamihurricane555]

Originally Posted by JetsNHL

So sunstroke doesn't have to do with the sun? Because surely the sun can't be out every time that chart would be applicable.

i'm not sure I would have to get back to you on that, but i would think it does.