Wind Chill Calculator
Enter the information you have for wind Chill in the Wind Chill. The explanation below the tool helps you check the method and its limits.
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The NWS formula is defined for temperatures ≤ 50°F and winds ≥ 3 mph; outside that, air temperature is shown.
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How it works
WC(°F) = 35.74 + 0.6215T − 35.75V^0.16 + 0.4275T·V^0.16How to use the Wind Chill
Enter the requested values and start with one realistic example. Read the result together with its unit or label, then change one input at a time if you want to compare options.
Review the assumptions on the page and confirm any result that affects money, safety, technical work or another important decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does wind make it feel colder?
Moving air strips away the thin warm layer your body maintains, accelerating heat loss. 20°F with a 25 mph wind feels like 3°F — and exposed skin cools as if it truly were 3°F.
Does wind chill affect cars or pipes?
It changes how fast objects cool to the air temperature, but never below it — a pipe in −5°F air with wind cannot get colder than −5°F, just gets there faster.
Can I use the result as an exact answer?
Treat it as an estimate or check unless the page and the rules that apply to you confirm otherwise. Rounding, fees and personal details can change the final result.