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This poll is in response to another thread that tries to compare 40 C to -40 C. In a dry heat (which 40 C almost always indicates), there's no comparison whatsoever; 40 C is far more amicable for being outside. But, maybe an extremely humid 40 C might stand a chance of completing with the discomfort of -40C (we're talking far more humid than anything ever experienced even in the most humid parts of Southeastern U.S; such heat indexes have been experienced in the Persian Gulf on occasion).
Would you rather wait outside for a bus for 20 minutes in a very humid 40 C (104 F) with a dewpoint of 32 C (90F); this means a heat index of 67 C (152 F) OR -40 C (-40F) with calm winds?
Last edited by ABrandNewWorld; 11-17-2015 at 08:57 PM..
I mean, who here (except perhaps a couple of people) has actually experienced anything close to heat indices of 67C or temps of -40C? For the vast majority of posters, those conditions are so far removed from their normal temp range that they wouldn't realistically be able to tell you which feels more uncomfortable to them. The discussion would be more fruitful if you actually consider some pedestrian range of temps that people have actually experienced so that they can actually talk about their experience in this environment.
On top of that, the results of this poll are basically predictable (par a few members), as most people's preferences on this forum are already largely known. For example you know that I'll vote for the cold one and I know you'll vote for the hot one. This forum already has hundreds of "extreme heat vs. extreme cold" polls.
On top of that, the results of this poll are basically predictable (par a few members), as most people's preferences on this forum are already largely known. For example you know that I'll vote for the cold one and I know you'll vote for the hot one. This forum already has hundreds of "extreme heat vs. extreme cold" polls.
It was in response to the other thread where some of the coldies said that -40 C wasn't "that dangerous" if dressed appropriatelly and that 40 C could also be dangerous so I tried to come up with a situation where they're both set on equal footing.
Besides both situations do happen on earth; parts of the Persian Gulf get heat indexes over 60 C just about every summer and interior Canada and Alaska experience -40 C just about every winter.
Anyway, the moderator will probably agree with both of you and I predict this poll will disappear within the next few hours.
I used to work with a Canadian guy who told me that when he lived in Canada he worked with a woman who had lost her toes due to frostbite, this was a result of a late bus! I hate cold weather with a passion, I find it hard to operate if temperatures fall below freezing, in fact anything below 10 degrees C and I hate it, so for me 40 degrees anyday. :-)
I've never experienced either, the coldest temperature I've experienced was about -28C (with no wind) and I had no problem with it. I think that windless -40C wouldn't be that bad either, at least if not stay outside for too long. 40C, on the other side... it's horrible even with low humidity and in the shade.
-40°C because I can put on a Himalayan suit and gloves and be comfortable enough. 40°C on the other hand is very hot and I can't peel off skin.
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