Heat Index Chart
The NWS has devised the "HEAT INDEX" (HI), sometimes called the
"apparent temperature." The HI is the temperature the body feels when
the heat and humidity are combined. The table below is the Heat Index
Chart. (Note: This chart is based upon shady, light wind conditions.
Exposure to full sunshine can increase HI values by up to 15 F.)
Air Temperature (Degrees F)
70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
Relative
Humidity Heat Index
0% 64 69 73 78 83 87 91 95 99 103 107
10% 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 111 116
20% 66 72 77 82 87 93 99 105 112 120 130
30% 67 73 78 84 90 96 104 113 123 135 148
40% 68 74 79 86 93 101 110 123 137 151
50% 69 75 81 88 96 107 120 135 150
60% 70 76 82 90 100 114 132 149
70% 70 77 85 93 106 124 144
80% 71 78 86 97 113 136 157
90% 71 79 88 102 122 150 170
100% 72 80 91 108 133 166
Heat Index Readings and Potential Heat Related Disorders:
85 to 94 degrees F - Caution: physical activity may cause fatigue
95 to 105 degrees F - Extreme Caution: possible heat cramps and/or
heat exhaustion with prolonged exposure
Above 105 degrees F - Danger: possible heat stroke with prolonged
exposure; heat exhaustion and heat cramps likely