it's 99 degrees here, is that warm or hot?

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22. I spent several summers doing farmwork in Western high desert, with field temps of 120

The air was bone dry and it never bothered me: I wore long sleeves to keep off the sun, drank plenty of water, and never over-heated

A few years later, I had a summer roofing job in the Southwest, with everyday temps in the 110-115 range. It was somewhat more humid, and I thought the work was brutal: we'd knock off every hour or so and sit in the shade drinking water to cool off

Fast forward a few more years to the worst summer days I ever experienced, in the Eastern US: it never broke 90, but the humidity was nearly 100%. After the slightest physical activity, I was drenched in sweat -- that did not evaporate and so provided no cooling. I was packing up my stuff for a move. I'd carry a box a few feet, grab a towel, mop myself off, and stop doing anything for a few minutes so I didn't overheat