Why does water of 30°c feel cold but air of 30°c feel hot?

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I would assume it has something to do with body hair. If so, does it change anything for more hairy or less hairy humans?

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The feeling of hot or cold is more to do with the *rate* at which energy is being transferred. The faster the energy is wicked away from the body (or towards) the colder or hotter (respectively) it feels. Air is a poor conductor, water much better, copper even more so.

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