Comment by mh-
2 hours ago
I'm aware of this phenomenon and it's why I specified "the car said". However, I find it a more useful temperature reading if that's where I'm spending my time - walking around on the street.
Knowing what the temperature is at a far-flung regional airport in a shaded housing is not especially interesting to me. I understand the scientific value of collecting that data, but just in terms of lived experience.
And yes, I live in SoCal where it's rarely above 20% humidity when this hot, which is why I was whining about it there. :)
I'm not blaming, I'm just saying it's usually an upper estimate. Although, in winter prior to warm up, it could be below ambient.
SoCal anywhere near the coast of LA-SD, people complain if it's not 66-73 ℉ like they're dying. ;D I don't need to tell you but go inland or over a valley, and the mercury climbs like a lost balloon.
The inland valley way, way NorCal by Sac could be 110 ℉ @ 5% humidity, is hot-ish but not bad. There, it's easy to get dehydrated, as opposed to somewhere like NYC, Florida, or here where summers include free in-clothing showers and saunas. :)