Degrees of frost
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004909
The number of degrees by which an observed air temperature is below the freezing point of water, 0°C (32°F). This measurement quantifies the intensity of a frost event. For example, a temperature of -5°C corresponds to 5 degrees of frost, indicating a more severe frost than a temperature of -1°C.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-004909 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| See also | Degree-day |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "The number of degrees by which an observed air temperature is below the freezing point of water, 0°C (32°F). This measurement quantifies the intensity of a frost event. For example, a temperature of -5°C corresponds to 5 degrees of frost, indicating a more severe frost than a temperature of -1°C.",
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"Degree-day"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/degrees-of-frost/"
}
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