How do I calculate Wind Chill?

The wind chill is a measurement of what it "feels like" when wind speed is considered. We all know that wind can make a cool winter day feel bitter cold, and the wind chill is just a way of measuring this effect. The current formula for wind chill, set by the National Weather Service, is the following:

Wind Chill (Celsius, km/h)

In this formula, $T_{chill}$ is the wind chill in celsius. $T_a$ is the actual temperature. $V$ is the wind velocity in km/h.

Wind Chill (Fahrenheit, mph)

To calculate the wind chill in fahrenheit, use the formula below. This formula uses mph for the wind speed.

More Information

The National Weather Service has a page that includes a chart of wind chill values for given wind speeds. There's also a wind chill calculator there. Or, visit Wunderground for a map of current US wind chill values.

Related Pages

• Real World Math
• NOAA Wind Chill Calculator