How cold does the outside of a plane get?

At 35,000 ft. (11,000 m), the typical altitude of a commercial jet, the air pressure drops to less than a quarter of its value at sea level, and the outside temperature drops below negative 60 degrees Fahrenheit (negative 51 degrees Celsius), according to The Engineering Toolbox.



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Generally, the temperature in the hold is kept between 12 and 16 Celsius (54 and 61 Fahrenheit) depending on the aircraft and its cargo load. The Hold's are normally a few degrees cooler (or same) as the passenger cabin. They are the same pressure as the Passenger cabin.

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At 35,000 ft. (11,000 m), the typical altitude of a commercial jet, the air pressure drops to less than a quarter of its value at sea level, and the outside temperature drops below negative 60 degrees Fahrenheit (negative 51 degrees Celsius), according to The Engineering Toolbox.

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“Aircraft at cruising altitude will often experience temperatures of minus 50 to minus 70 F for hours on end.” Generally, engines like cold weather. Since cold air is denser than warm air, engines provide more power because there are more oxygen molecules.

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Layers, Layers, Layers Pashminas, shawls, wraps, cardigans, sweatshirts, vests, and light jackets are perfect. You can even fold or roll soft items, like cotton jackets, and use them as makeshift pillows during flight. Plus, the more layers you pile on your body, the less you need to pack in your luggage.

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So a cabin that's too warm can further increase the chances of a passenger fainting. Because everyone's body temperatures are different, airlines would rather keep the cabin a little too cool and have some passengers be cold instead of having even one passenger faint.

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Usually the pencil-thin outside air temperature gauge is the first place where ice forms on an airplane. The wings are normally the last structural component to collect ice.

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And the window seats are obviously colder than the aisle just because it's closer to the outside of the plane. Seatlink.com founder Dan Suski recommends avoiding the exit rows and the doors if you are someone that gets cold easily.

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The reason is that the air way up high is cold, and the airplane is in contact with a huge amount of air because it is moving so fast. The sunlight at high altitudes doesn't heat the airplane by any significantly greater amount than it does when the airplane is on the ground, at least the difference is miniscule.

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By taking a few simple steps, you can stay warm and comfortable during your flight. Dressing in layers, bringing a travel blanket, wearing warm socks, using a neck pillow, and choosing a seat away from the window can all help you stay warm.

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Ultimately, it is usually perfectly safe for planes to fly in storms. Today's aircraft, especially big passenger airplanes, are designed to deal with lightning strikes, rain, and other conditions. Plus, pilots haveextensive training in how to handle storms and can be trusted to make the right call.

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Putting on a pair of shorts to wear on a flight to a hot country might seem like a good idea to most people. But according to an experienced flight attendant, wearing shorts on a plane is dirty and must be avoided at all costs.

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