The collection of articles about atmospheric (air) temperature forecasting
Atmospheric (air) temperature is the physical quantity expressing how hot or cold the air is.
It is one of the main characteristics of the state of the atmosphere together with wind, humidity, atmospheric pressure, clouds, and others. It’s unstable, constantly changing at every point of the planet, and depends on different factors.
In this collection, we've compiled all the articles about atmospheric (air) temperature forecasting to help you understand it and make your outdoor or travel experience better.
What is atmospheric (air) temperature and what does it depend on
It is important to keep in mind that the air is not heated by the Sun itself, rather it absorbs the heat from the surface of the ground. Meanwhile, the degree to the which the ground can be heated depends on several factors. In this new lesson of the Windy.app Meteorological Textbook (WMT) and newsletter for better weather forecasting you will learn more about air temperature.
What is feels like temperature and why it is different
Extreme heat and cold are dangerous for human health, especially if you are outdoors for a long time. In this article, we will analyze what to pay attention to when preparing for outdoor activities, how to avoid frostbite and hypothermia, and why it is important to understand the difference between the temperature and the “feels like temperature".
The bicycle riding temperature: hot, cold and ideal, and how to dress for it
Cycling, including ebiking and its all other kinds, is one of the most “weather-dependent” sports.
It is mainly a summer sport that requires good weather: warm air, no precipitation, and not too strong wind. Riding a bike when it is too hot can lead to body overheating, and when it is too cold — frostbite not only for your ears, fingers, and toes but for the whole body. But there are also ideal conditions you can catch during particular seasons depending on your location and personal feelings.
From this article, you will learn what the bicycle riding temperature is, and its extremes in both directions, as well as how to wear for each of the three cases.
What is dew point temperature
The dew point is the air temperature at which its relative humidity reaches 100% and water vapor begins to "precipitate", that is to condense. In other words, the dew point is the temperature to which the air needs to be cooled so that water condensate is released from it (dew appears).
What is freezing level temperature chart in your weather forecast
With the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, we almost forget about winter snow sports, and perhaps the fact that the snow has not yet melted everywhere.
However, while it may rain on a plain somewhere in Venice, Italy, the mountain peaks in the Dolomites just 100 km (62 mi) of the sea coast, are still covered with snow. The explanation for this is the freezing level. It is measured with the same instruments as the other weather parameters: weather stations, radars, probes, satellites, and so on.
In this article, we will figure out what it is and how to read the freezing level chart for your favorite summer or winter sport and outdoor activity.
How to read isotherms shown on weather maps
An isotherm is an isoline that shows the equal temperature. You get a map of average temperatures (to be precise — usually, average annual temperatures). Such maps will be different for different seasons. The first map with isotherms on it was published by famous German geographer and naturalist Alexander von Humboldt in Paris, in 1817.
How to read a weather fronts map like an expert
Weather fronts map is the most common type of weather map, which in turn is one of the two most popular forms of weather forecasts, along with its presentation as a standard table. In this article, you will learn more about what a weather fronts map is and how to read it like an expert.
What is Heat Index chart and how to use it for your outdoor activities
For sports and outdoor activities, we usually consider the Heat Index in order to dress correctly for the different weather. In this article, we’ll analyze why the temperature on the thermometer often differs from your feelings and how to read the Heat Index chart in order to stay comfortable outdoors in any weather and avoid heatstroke — for example, during a long bike ride, mountain hike or a boat fishing trip in the sea.
Learn to read UV Index scale — stay safe under the sun
When you are outdoors, it is important to know not only the air temperature or wind speed, but also the level of ultraviolet radiation from the sun, otherwise known as the UV Index.
Knowing the index is especially important for people doing various sports and outdoor activities: You spend long periods of time under the bright and powerful sun hiking, riding a bike, fishing or surfing, and there is no shade around to hide in, or you just can't do it.
In this article, we will understand what this index is, how to read the UV Index scale and what to do to stay safe.
Text: Windy.app team
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