Why does it sometimes feel colder inside in the winter even though the thermostat says the temperature is the same?

Question

Why does it sometimes feel colder inside in the winter even though the thermostat says the temperature is the same?

In: Biology

Answer 1

You cant feel temperature directly. What you feel is the heat exchange from your skin. Temperature is the most important factor in that but not the only one. Humidity is another big factor. Air movement is also one.

Another thing that is unrelated to what you feel on your skin is that you will feel cold when you get sick ie the common cold.

Both explenations are equaly possible especially in winter.