Degree Day

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-007540",
  "term": "Degree Day",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definitions": [
    "A rough measure estimating the amount of heat in a given area; it is defined as the difference between the mean daily temperature and 65 degrees Fahrenheit.",
    "A rough measure used to estimate the amount of heating required in a given area; is defined as the difference between the mean daily temperature and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Degree-days are also calculated to estimate cooling requirements."
  ],
  "subject": [
    "Water",
    "General environmental"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Watershed Protection Glossary",
    "Terms of Environment"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/degree-day/"
}