Degree-hour

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004907",
  "term": "Degree-hour",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A unit used to quantify the cumulative effect of temperature over time, often employed in agriculture and pest management. It is calculated by summing the hourly temperature differences above or below a specific base temperature. This metric provides a more refined measure than degree-days for assessing thermal exposure.",
  "see_also": [
    "Degree-day"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/degree-hour/"
}