Compute the heat index (apparent temperature) using the Rothfusz
regression equation used by the US National Weather Service.
Usage
ck_heat_index(tavg, humidity)
Arguments
- tavg
Numeric vector of temperatures (degrees C).
- humidity
Numeric vector of relative humidity (percent, 0-100).
Value
A data frame with columns value, index, and unit.
References
Rothfusz, L. P. (1990). The heat index equation.
NWS Technical Attachment SR 90-23.
Examples
ck_heat_index(tavg = c(30, 35, 40), humidity = c(60, 70, 50))
#> value index unit
#> 1 32.83203 heat_index °C
#> 2 50.34058 heat_index °C
#> 3 54.76795 heat_index °C