THI
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009623
An abbreviation for Temperature-Humidity Index, a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity to assess human discomfort due to heat. It provides an indication of how hot it feels to a person, taking into account the evaporative cooling capacity of the air. A THI value above 70 often indicates discomfort for many individuals.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-009623 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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