Why does room temperature water give the sensation that it is cooler than room temperature air?

Question

If I leave a glass of water on my nightstand overnight and drink it the next morning, the temperature feels notably cooler than that of the air surrounding me. What causes this sensation?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Water is much more thermally conductive than air. So heat flows out of your body quicker. It’s the same as stone floors vs carpeted floors. Or Metals versus plastic items.