Also means
wet cold
Usage Note
Nasskälte describes the combination of cold temperature and high humidity that feels more penetrating than dry cold. A characteristically German weather complaint in autumn and winter; Bei Nasskälte greifen Erkältungen schneller um sich.
Examples
"Die Nasskälte des Novembers ist unangenehmer als trockener Frost."
Natural Translation
The damp cold of November is more unpleasant than dry frost.
Literal Translation
The wet-cold of-the November is more-unpleasant than dry frost.
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