What is Air Temperature?

Air temperature is a measure of how hot or cold the air is. It is the most commonly measured weather parameter. More specifically, temperature describes the kinetic energy, or energy of motion, of the gases that make up air. As gas molecules move more quickly, air temperature increases.

Why is Air Temperature Important?

Air temperature affects the growth and reproduction of plants and animals, with warmer temperatures promoting biological growth. Air temperature also affects nearly all other weather parameters. For instance, air temperature affects:
-the rate of evaporation
-relative humidity
-wind speed and direction
-precipitation patterns and types, such as whether it will rain, snow, or sleet.

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