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Why does the same temp feel hotter in summer?

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In winter, 11 or 12 degrees is really chilly, but last night it was 12 degrees and I was really hot. Why does 12 degrees feel warmer in the summer than winter?
Steve, Egham

Answer

** Definitive **
Name: Jonathan, Chelsea
Qualification: I've got a house!
Answer: The reason for that is that during the daytime, it is warmer in the summer. It may be 12 degrees outside, but his house has been heated up during the day and it's storing some of that heat. So it's actually hotter than he thinks.

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