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. 2024 Sep 28;68(12):2731–2742. doi: 10.1007/s00484-024-02785-4

Table 3.

Risk levels and WBGT ranges for intermittent recreation dependent on acclimation

Risk WBGT (°C) Non-acclimated Acclimated
Level 0  < 18.4 Minimal risk Minimal risk
Level 1 18.4–22.3 Increased risk Minimal risk
Level 2 22.3–25.7 Moderate risk Increased risk
Level 3 25.7–27.9 Moderate to high risk Increased to moderate risk
Level 4 27.9–30 Very high risk Moderate to high risk
Level 5  > 30.0 Extremely high risk Extremely high risk