Summer sun can feel nice, but cold winter air has a special refreshing feeling. A recent survey from Santa’s Lapland, Finland, found that:
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73% of people love breathing in crisp winter air
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74% say spending time outdoors in winter improves their mental wellbeing
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63% feel winter air smells fresher and cleaner than other seasons
And science supports this!
Why Cold Air Feels Better
Meteorologist Jim Dale explained three main reasons:
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Cold air reduces strong human-made smells
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Warm air spreads smells more, making them stronger.
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Cold air contains smells, letting natural scents like pine trees and wood fires smell fresher.
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Snow and frost act as natural filters
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Snow traps strong odors like manure or other unpleasant smells.
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Frost slows down odor molecules, making the air smell cleaner.
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Cold air comes from cleaner places
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Colder, fresher airstreams usually come from areas with pure air, making it feel cleaner and refreshing.
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Best Place to Breathe Clean Air
Santa’s Lapland is one of the best places to experience this clean winter air. Finland is even ranked by the World Health Organization as the country with the cleanest air in the world.
So, if you want a refreshing, calming, and pure air experience, winter in Lapland is the perfect destination.