noun
- Plural of humidex; a measure of how hot and humid it feels, combining temperature and humidity into a single index number.
Usage: Canadian term; primarily used in weather forecasting and meteorology
Examples
- The weather forecast warned that humidexes would reach 40 degrees Celsius in the city.
- High humidexes make outdoor activities uncomfortable and potentially dangerous.
- Meteorologists use humidexes to help people understand the real feel of the weather.
- During the summer heat wave, humidexes exceeded 35 degrees for several consecutive days.