Accumulated temperature

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003216",
  "term": "Accumulated temperature",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A measure of heat input over time, calculated by summing daily mean temperatures above a specific base temperature threshold. This metric is often used in agriculture and phenology to predict plant growth stages or insect development. The base temperature varies depending on the organism, but 5 degrees Celsius is a common value for many crops.",
  "synonyms": [
    "cumulative temperature"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/accumulated-temperature/"
}