ElI5: Why does 70 degree heat and 70 degree AC feel so different when they are the same temperature?

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ElI5: Why does 70 degree heat and 70 degree AC feel so different when they are the same temperature?

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Motion of the air and humidity can play a large part. The air conditioned house can significantly less humid than the outdoors. The air blowing on you speeds up evaporation on your skin and feels cool.

When outside the sun is also shining on you which warms you as well

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