Eli5: Why does 60 degrees inside feel way cooler than 60 degrees outside?

Question

Assuming no wind 60 degrees outside feels decently warm however when the ac is set to 60 degrees I feel like I need a jacket.

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Answer 1

Assuming you are running AC, your air is being conditioned, not just cooled. The difference in humidity is what you’re actually experiencing.

In dry air (lower humidity), your body has more ability to regulate its temp through evaporation. Moist air does not have the same capacity so your body has more trouble thermoregulating.