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

Question

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

In: Biology

Answer 1

Normal skin temperature for healthy adults ranges between 33⁰-37⁰ C. Being in 30⁰ C water still means that you are losing your body heat. Air is a much worser heat conductor than water, which means you are not losing your body heat **fast enough**.