A measure of how hot or cold the air is, expressed in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).
basicWhat is Temperature?
Temperature is the most fundamental weather variable. It is measured by thermometers at weather stations, typically in shaded enclosures 1.5 metres above ground level. The WMO standard is Celsius.
Key points
- A measure of how hot or cold the air is, expressed in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).
- Category: basic
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