humidex: Calculate humidex (Canadian heat index)
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Calculate humidex (Canadian heat index)
Description
Calculate humidex (Canadian heat index)
Usage
humidex(temp_c, dewpoint_c)
Arguments
temp_c
Air temperature in Celsius
dewpoint_c
Dewpoint temperature in Celsius
Value
Humidex in Celsius
References
Masterson, J. & Richardson, F.A. (1979). Humidex, A Method of
Quantifying Human Discomfort Due to Excessive Heat and Humidity.
Environment Canada, Atmospheric Environment Service.
Environment and Climate Change Canada. Glossary: Humidex.
https://climate.weather.gc.ca/glossary_e.html
Examples
humidex(30, 22)
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Calculate humidex (Canadian heat index)
Description
Calculate humidex (Canadian heat index)
Usage
humidex(temp_c, dewpoint_c)
Arguments
temp_c |
Air temperature in Celsius |
dewpoint_c |
Dewpoint temperature in Celsius |
Value
Humidex in Celsius
References
Masterson, J. & Richardson, F.A. (1979). Humidex, A Method of Quantifying Human Discomfort Due to Excessive Heat and Humidity. Environment Canada, Atmospheric Environment Service.
Environment and Climate Change Canada. Glossary: Humidex. https://climate.weather.gc.ca/glossary_e.html
Examples
humidex(30, 22)
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