windchill

noun

wind·chill ˈwin(d)-ˌchil

: a still-air temperature that would have the same cooling effect on exposed human skin as a given combination of temperature and wind speed

called also chill factor, windchill factor, windchill index

Examples of windchill in a Sentence

It's cold outside, and it feels even colder because of the windchill. Expect windchills in the 20s tonight.

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The alternative would have been to pitch camp, but with one plane down, a storm approaching and windchills already taking the temperature well below zero on this late September day, that seemed like a foolish idea. —

Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2024 Most of the state is under a windchill warning into Tuesday. —

Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024 Unlike his last visit when windchill factors dropped below zero, Wednesday’s visit came under sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s. —

John Wisely, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024 Then, around midnight Wednesday, a strong arctic cold front from Canada will push through, bringing a quick drop in temps, even colder windchills, windy conditions and a chance of light snow through Wednesday morning. —

Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for windchill