Our Work Outside Score helps you decide if conditions are right for taking your laptop to a patio. Here's what goes into each score.
Maximum possible score
The sweet spot is 70–78°F for full points. Slightly outside that range still scores well. Extreme cold (below 40°F) or heat (above 100°F) receives the maximum penalty.
Clear skies earn full points. A 10% or lower chance of rain is ideal. Above 60% chance, you'll see significant penalties—rain and laptops don't mix.
Light breezes (under 10 mph) are perfect for outdoor work. Above 20 mph, papers start flying and it becomes hard to focus.
Comfortable humidity (30–60%) gets full points. Above 85% feels oppressive and makes outdoor work unpleasant.
Perfect patio weather!
Couldn't ask for better outdoor working conditions
Great day for outdoor work
Highly recommended to grab a patio seat
Solid conditions
Good enough for working outside comfortably
Decent, bring layers
Workable but not ideal—plan accordingly
Marginal
Indoor spots recommended unless you're adventurous
Stay inside today
Weather isn't cooperating—find a cozy indoor spot
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