Fahrenheit

usgb/ˈfærənhaɪt/
noun

It is a scale for measuring temperature, used mostly in the United States. Water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees in this scale.

The weather forecast predicts the high temperature today will be 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
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  • degrees fahrenheit
  • fahrenheit scale

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US Customary

Fahrenheit is primarily used in the United States, where metric Celsius is less common.

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Tourists were surprised that the US forecast was in Fahrenheit.
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Weather Reports

In US media, temperatures for weather forecasts are given in Fahrenheit degrees.

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The news said it would be a scorching 104 degrees Fahrenheit tomorrow.
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Freezing Point

Remember, water freezes at 32°F, not 0. This differs from Celsius, where water freezes at 0°C.

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The lake will freeze once the temperature drops to 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
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