– Wetness and wind

167 views

Why does wind feel colder when I’m wet?

In: 1

3 Answers

Anonymous 0 Comments

This phenomenon is known as evaporative cooling and it’s used by many animals to lower the temperature of their bodies or nests, it’s really effective. When water evaporates from a surface, it carries with it some energy in the form of heat, making said surface cooler. Wind makes water evaporate faster, further accelerating the process.

You are viewing 1 out of 3 answers, click here to view all answers.