Degree-day

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000675",
  "term": "Degree-day",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definitions": [
    "A measure of heating or cooling requirements for buildings or agricultural purposes, calculated as the difference between a daily mean temperature and a base temperature. Heating degree-days accumulate when the mean temperature is below the base, while cooling degree-days accumulate when it is above. A common base temperature for heating degree-days in the United States is 65°F (18.3°C).",
    "A measure that gauges the amount of heating or cooling needed for a building using 65 degrees\nas a baseline. Electrical, natural gas, power, and heating, and air conditioning industries utilize heating and cooling degree information to calculate their needs. For more specific definitions and how to calculate degree days, see the definitions for Heating Degree Days and Cooling Degree Days."
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "degree-hour"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/degree-day/"
}