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105 F + 15% Humidity, Desert Dry Heat

Audience: Tourists, runners, hikers in arid regions
Air Temp
105°F
41°C
Humidity
15%
Heat Index
100°F
38°C
Risk band
Extreme Caution

What this means

Dry heat actually reads lower than the actual temperature on the NWS chart because sweat evaporates quickly. But dehydration risk is severe, you stop noticing you are sweating.

What to do

Drink water before you feel thirsty. One liter per hour during sustained activity. Phoenix, Las Vegas, Tucson default to this range in summer afternoons.

Source

NWS Heat Index, Dry Climate Notes

Other Extreme Caution scenarios

Not medical advice. The NWS Steadman heat index is a general guideline; individual heat tolerance varies with acclimatization, medications, and pre-existing conditions. Consult a medical professional for individual risk assessment.