How can a hat keep you warm in winter, yet cool in summer?

Subject: How can a hat keep you warm in winter, yet cool in summer?

Date: Fri Jul 31 09:58:11 1998
Posted by April Washburn
Grade level: grad (non-science)
School: NA
City: Lebanon State/Province: KY
Country: USA
Area of science: Biophysics
ID: 901897091.Bp

Message:


It always seems like all the weather people are advising everyone to 
wear a hat when it's either very cold or very hot.  I understand that 
a hat will keep your body heat in when the temperature is freezing or 
below, but I don't understand how wearing a hat can keep you cool in 
the summer.

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