humidex

Noun

Meaning

humidex (plural humidexes)

(Canada, meteorology) A measurement used by Canadian meteorologists to reflect the combined effect of heat and humidity, as the apparent temperature felt by a person.

Examples

A humidex as high as 40 is expected in regions including the greater Montreal area, Quebec City and the Eastern Townships over the next few days. Source: Internet

Expect a 60 per cent chance of the wet stuff throughout the day with a high of 27 C and a humidex near 35. The chance of rain drops to 40 per cent overnight. Source: Internet

Temperatures exceed convert numerous times each summer, and the combination of heat and humidity can bring the humidex value to the mid-40s. Source: Internet

Sunday should be even hotter and more humid with daytime high temperatures of 33 C and humidex values in the low 40s expected. Source: Internet

“The combined values of temperature and humidity will give humidex values that will reach 40,” the weather agency said. Source: Internet

Tuesday’s expected high is 29 C, with a humidex of 36, as well as a 40 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon, and a 60 per cent chance in the evening. Source: Internet

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