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

Tourists were surprised that the US forecast was in Fahrenheit.
Weather Reports
In US media, temperatures for weather forecasts are given in Fahrenheit degrees.

The news said it would be a scorching 104 degrees Fahrenheit tomorrow.
Freezing Point
Remember, water freezes at 32°F, not 0. This differs from Celsius, where water freezes at 0°C.

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