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Heat Index Calculator

Calculate the heat index (feels-like).

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Heat index (feels like)
105.9 °F

About the Heat Index Calculator

High humidity makes heat more dangerous because sweat can't evaporate. Enter the air temperature (°F) and relative humidity and the calculator returns the heat index using the NWS Rothfusz formula. It's a key safety measure on hot, muggy days.

How to use the Heat Index Calculator

  1. 1Enter your air temperature and relative humidity.
  2. 2Read the result instantly — it recalculates as you type.
  3. 3Adjust the numbers to model different scenarios.

Frequently asked questions

What is the heat index?

The 'feels-like' temperature that combines air temperature and humidity. It's meaningful above about 80°F.

Why is humidity dangerous in heat?

It slows sweat evaporation, your body's main cooling method — so high humidity raises heat-illness risk sharply.

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