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Wind Chill Calculator

Calculate wind chill temperature and frostbite risk using the NOAA formula

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Wind Chill Calculator

Calculate wind chill temperature and frostbite risk using the NOAA formula

Enter Weather Conditions

°F
mph

Feels Like

Enter temperature and wind speed to calculate wind chill

Wind Chill Reference Table (°F)

Temp (°F)5 mph10 mph15 mph20 mph25 mph
40°F3634323029
30°F2521191716
20°F139643
10°F1-4-7-9-11
0°F-11-16-19-22-24
-10°F-22-28-32-35-37

Click any row to load that temperature. Wind chill values from NOAA 2001 formula.

Frostbite Risk Levels

Low Risk

WC ≥ 14°F

No frostbite risk in normal exposure

Moderate Risk

WC -18 to 14°F

Frostbite possible in 30 min

High Risk

WC -40 to -18°F

Frostbite possible in 10 min

Very High Risk

WC -55 to -40°F

Frostbite possible in 5 min

Extreme Risk

WC ≤ -55°F

Frostbite possible in 2 min

Wind chill describes how cold the air feels on exposed skin due to wind. Our calculator uses the official NOAA 2001 wind chill formula: WC = 35.74 + 0.6215T - 35.75V^0.16 + 0.4275TV^0.16 (°F/mph). Switch between imperial and metric units. The formula applies when temperature is at or below 50°F (10°C) and wind speed is at least 3 mph (5 km/h).

How to Use

  1. 1Select imperial (°F/mph) or metric (°C/km/h) units
  2. 2Enter the air temperature in the first field
  3. 3Enter the wind speed in the second field
  4. 4View the wind chill (feels-like) temperature and frostbite risk level
  5. 5Use the reference table to compare different temperature and wind combinations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is wind chill and how is it calculated?
Wind chill is the perceived decrease in air temperature felt by the body on exposed skin due to wind. The NOAA 2001 formula accounts for wind speed and air temperature: WC = 35.74 + 0.6215T - 35.75V^0.16 + 0.4275TV^0.16, where T is temperature in °F and V is wind speed in mph.
When does wind chill not apply?
Wind chill only applies when temperature is at or below 50°F (10°C) and wind speed is at least 3 mph (5 km/h). At warmer temperatures or in calm conditions, wind chill is not calculated because the formula produces inaccurate results outside these ranges.
What is the frostbite risk at different wind chill values?
Low risk (WC ≥ 14°F / -10°C): no frostbite in normal exposure. Moderate (WC -18 to 14°F / -28 to -10°C): frostbite in 30 minutes. High (WC -40 to -18°F / -40 to -28°C): frostbite in 10 minutes. Very High (WC -55 to -40°F / -48 to -40°C): frostbite in 5 minutes. Extreme (WC ≤ -55°F / -48°C): frostbite in 2 minutes.