NO SUCH THING Are the weather apps getting worse?
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Sep 3, 2025 Dive into the world of weather apps and discover why they may be letting us down. The hosts ponder if Trump's DOGE cuts are a factor and why 'feels like' temperatures should be the default. They break down what the percentage of precipitation really means and tackle the frustrations with unexpected weather events. Plus, get insights into Spotify's shuffle feature and how algorithms shape your music experience. It's a fascinating journey through tech, weather, and music that might leave you rethinking your daily apps!
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What Feels-Like Actually Measures
- Feels-like temperature combines heat index and wind chill to reflect how conditions affect the body.
- Heat index uses temperature and humidity while wind chill uses wind speed to estimate perceived cold.
Why Thermometers Are Placed In Shade
- Official air temperatures are recorded in the shade to measure ambient air, not the heated thermometer surface.
- Sunlight and personal factors (height, clothing, sweat) make felt temperature vary from the reported value.
Choose Feels-Like If You Dress For Comfort
- Weather apps show both air temperature and feels-like so users can choose which matters for them.
- Set your app to display feels-like if you primarily use forecasts to decide what to wear.
