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Do you have a window? Breath on the glass and examine the condensation. That'll get you a +/- on 98.6. You can measure how long until the condensation fades. N
by themanmaran 4y ago
Do you have a window? Breath on the glass and examine the condensation. That'll get you a +/- on 98.6. You can measure how long until the condensation fades.
No window? Listen for rain, wind, crickets, birds. If you're in a city, what sound do car tires make when they drive by? Sound like wet streets, or snow slush?
Maybe you could get some info on how much condensation forms on a glass of cold water. But that might just be measuring the inside temp.
- stevekemp 4y agoPhone a friend and ask them to go outside!
- WalterBright 4y agoHaha, we found the practical fellow! Reminds me of the MIT question of how to find the height of a building with a barometer. The best answer was find the building superintendent and offer to trade the expensive barometer for the height of the building.
- themanmaran 4y agoI always liked "drop the barometer from the roof and see how long it takes to hit the ground".
- Someone 4y agoPro tip: many windows can be opened.
- adrianmonk 4y agoOr observe how often the AC (or heat) comes on and how long it runs each time. There's a strong correlation between that and outdoor temperature. You might even be able to come up with a numerical guesstimate. Theoretically, a properly designed AC system is sized to run 100% of the time during the hottest weather. And obviously 0% if it's cool enough outside. Or just look around the office and note how people are dressed, whether there are coats on people's chairs, how heavy those coats are, and whether you see any umbrellas lying around.