Minimum temperature

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001724",
  "term": "Minimum temperature",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definitions": [
    "The lowest temperature recorded over a specific period, such as a day, month, or year. It is measured by a minimum thermometer, which registers the lowest point reached since its last reset. This value is a component of daily weather reports and climatological summaries, used to track temperature trends, frost potential, and energy demand.",
    "This is the lowest temperature recorded during a specified period of time. The time period can be 6, 12 or 24 hours. The most common reference is to the daily minimum temperature, or \"low.\""
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/minimum-temperature/"
}