Why "Mild" Summer Days Can Be More Dangerous Than Hot Ones

Everyone thinks those blazing 100-degree days are when heat becomes really dangerous. Turns out, those nice 75-80 degree days might actually get you into more trouble.

It's not because mild temperatures are inherently worse. It's because people let their guard down completely when the weather feels perfect.

People Get Careless When It Feels Nice

On a scorching hot day, everyone's drinking water like crazy, hiding in shade, wearing hats. Basic survival mode kicks in. But when it's a beautiful 78 degrees? All that smart thinking goes out the window.

Suddenly people are hiking for six hours straight, doing yard work all afternoon, letting kids play outside from dawn to dusk. The comfortable temperature makes everyone think they're bulletproof.