Why Humidity Makes Us Feel Hotter or Colder.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 18 September 1914, Page 2

Why Humidity Makes Us Feel Hotter or Colder.

In hot weather less food is needed ; there is more blood in the internal organs, the skin acts more and the kidneys act less than in mild weather. In cold weather more food is needed ; the skin acts less and the kidneys more. There is more desire for active exercise. Humidity reduces the actual heat of the air in summer, but increases its oppressiveness and makes people lethargic and relaxed. The perspiration does not evaporate and the pores get clogged. In cold weather dry air leaves the body free to retain or give up its natural heat according to its needs, but most air brings about a leakage of bodily warmth that is dillicult t.p prevent. Clothes will do it and wind increases it. That is whs we feel damp cold so much more than dry,