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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.

Examples

humidex(30, 22)
#> [1] 39.32078