Wind chill - Minutes to Frostbite
The following are approximate values
Temperature (°C)
Wind (km/h) |
-15
|
-20
|
-25
|
-30
|
-35
|
-40
|
-45
|
-50
|
| 10 |
* |
* |
22 |
15 |
10 |
8 |
7 |
2 |
| 20 |
* |
30 |
14 |
10 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
| 30 |
* |
18 |
11 |
8 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
| 40 |
42 |
14 |
9 |
5 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
| 50 |
27 |
12 |
8 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
| 60 |
22 |
10 |
7 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
| 70 |
18 |
9 |
5 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
| 80 |
16 |
8 |
5 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
* = Frostbite unlikely
The wind speed, in km/h, is at the standard anemometer height of 10 metres
(as reported in weather observations).
| Legend: |
| Frostbite possible in 2 minutes or less |
2 |
| Frostbite possible in 3 to 5 minutes |
5 |
| Frostbite possible in 6 to 10 minutes |
10 |
Created :
2002-08-26
Modified :
2003-12-01
Reviewed :
2003-12-01
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