Revealing Why 65 Actually Feels Colder in Autumn

I don't know about you guys, but it seems like my body is never happy with the temperature. If it's hot outside, I don't like it. If it's cold outside, I don't like it. If I'm inside and I'm cold, I put on a sweater. Then, I'm too hot. Sweater off. Now I'm too cold.

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Does 60 degrees in the fall feel colder than the same temperature in the spring? I decided to do some Google Work and find out more about that. I mean, I can't be the only one miserable out here, right?

Here are four reasons why 60 degrees might feel like t-shirt weather in April but sweater weather in November

WHY SIXTY IN FALL IS COLDER THAN THE SUMMER

1. Humidity Levels.

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Spring generally has higher humidity levels. When humidity is high, it tends to feel warmer.  And of course, we here in Missouri know all too well about humidity levels, am I right?  Jeeez.

2. Ground Temperature.

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While the air temperature may be 60 degrees, the temperature of the ground is also important. For example, on May 7th, the ground might be warm, whereas on November 7th, it is likely to be much colder.

3. Wind.

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Fall tends to be windier. As a result, even though the air temperature is 60 degrees, the wind chill can make it feel significantly colder.

4. Acclimatization.

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Our bodies need time to adjust to changing temperatures. If it was 30 degrees only a few weeks ago, 60 degrees can feel quite warm. However, if you're coming off a recent warm spell, 60 degrees can feel chilly.

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Understanding these factors can help explain why the same temperature can feel so different depending on the season. Or, at least that's what they tell me.  I'm not a meteorologist.  I'm just tryin' to make sense of it myself.

What do you think? Are you like me, where you're never quite happy with the temperature? Do you have experience in other climates?

Weatherly yours,
Behka