Frost day
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005823
A day on which the minimum air temperature recorded at a standard meteorological height (typically 1.5 to 2 meters above ground) falls to 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) or below. This metric is used to characterize the severity and duration of cold periods in a given location. The number of frost days varies significantly with latitude and altitude.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-005823 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A day on which the minimum air temperature recorded at a standard meteorological height (typically 1.5 to 2 meters above ground) falls to 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) or below. This metric is used to characterize the severity and duration of cold periods in a given location. The number of frost days varies significantly with latitude and altitude.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/frost-day/"
}
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