Sitting in a 100°F hot tub feels much hotter than standing outside on a 100°F day. This analogy illustrates why:

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The analogy illustrates that the sensation of temperature depends on the density of the medium. In a hot tub, the water's density allows for more heat transfer to the body than air at the same temperature. Similarly, the low-density intercloud gas, despite its high temperature, would not transfer much heat to an astronaut, making it feel cold.

Sitting in a 100°F Hot Tub Feels Much Hotter Than