eli5: why does 68 degrees F feel so different in the summer vs the winter.

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We sleep with the temperature at 68 degrees F all year round unless we are able to leave the windows open. We live in NY. In the winter 68 degrees F in our home requires us to wear long sleeves, whereas now in the evenings with the central AC set to 68 degrees F we only need shorts and a tank/t-shirt. Basically, why does the same temperature feel so different during our different seasons here in New York?

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Anonymous 0 Comments

Humidity. How much moisture is in the air. Most winters there’s only a little moisture in the air but in the summer there is moisture in the air and it makes it feel hotter and makes people sweat more.

I’m sure there’s more of a definition to it but i think that’s the best answer I can give you.

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