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Wind Chill Calculator

Estimate North American wind chill from cold air temperature and wind speed. The calculator uses wind chill °F = 35.74 + 0.6215T − 35.75V^0.16 + 0.4275TV^0.16. It returns more than one result so you can check the main answer against a useful secondary measure. Wind chill estimates heat loss from exposed skin; it does not change the actual air temperature. The formula is intended for temperatures at or below 50°F and wind speeds above 3 mph; frostbite risk also depends on exposure and clothing.

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Scenario results

Wind chill

-8.9 °F

North American wind chill index.

Cooling difference

18.9 °F

Air temperature minus wind chill.

Celsius equivalent

-22.7 °C

Converted apparent temperature.

How the calculation works

Use consistent units and retain full precision until the final display step.

wind chill °F = 35.74 + 0.6215T − 35.75V^0.16 + 0.4275TV^0.16
Air temperature10 °F
Wind speed20 mph

Worked example

Reproduce the displayed scenario, then change one assumption at a time.

1
Start with the displayed scenario
These values remain visible and editable, so the example can be reproduced.
Air temperature: 10 °F; Wind speed: 20 mph
2
Apply the formula
Keep units consistent before substituting the inputs.
wind chill °F = 35.74 + 0.6215T − 35.75V^0.16 + 0.4275TV^0.16
3
Check Wind chill
North American wind chill index.
-8.9 °F

Assumptions behind the result

  • Inputs use the units shown beside each control.
  • The displayed formula is applied without hidden market or demographic data.
  • Rounding occurs only for display; calculations keep full numeric precision.
  • Wind chill estimates heat loss from exposed skin; it does not change the actual air temperature.
  • The formula is intended for temperatures at or below 50°F and wind speeds above 3 mph; frostbite risk also depends on exposure and clothing.

Mistakes that change the answer

  • Mixing percentages with decimals or mixing incompatible units.
  • Relying on a rounded intermediate value instead of the full result.
  • Changing several assumptions at once instead of testing air temperature separately.

Method and source references

Questions about wind chill calculator

What does the wind chill calculator calculate?
Estimate North American wind chill from cold air temperature and wind speed.
Can I verify the result by hand?
Yes. Use wind chill °F = 35.74 + 0.6215T − 35.75V^0.16 + 0.4275TV^0.16 with the displayed inputs, then compare your answer with the first result card.
What is the main limitation?
The formula is intended for temperatures at or below 50°F and wind speeds above 3 mph; frostbite risk also depends on exposure and clothing.

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Calculator methods and editorial structure reviewed July 11, 2026. Results are estimates; verify regulated rates, eligibility rules, and professional decisions with the cited primary source.

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