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Calculate Wind Chill Factor

Know the effects of wind, temperature and vehicle speed on unprotected skin. Use this calculator to enter wind speed (plus vehicle speed) and air temperature. The result is the wind chill.

Wind Speed (MPH) =
Air Temperature (ºF) =

  º F

What does it mean?

Wind Chill measures the effective temperature on unprotected skin. If you are snowmobiling, the speed at which you are traveling must also be considered. The chart below shows how quickly exposed skin can freeze:

 

Wind Chill Temperature (from above) Exposure Time Before Frostbite can Occur
0 to -25 degrees F less than 30 minutes
-25 to -75 degrees F less than 1 minute
-75 and lower less than 30 seconds