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Fahrenheit

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US CustomaryPlay
Fahrenheit is primarily used in the United States, where metric Celsius is less common. SlideTourists were surprised that the US forecast was in Fahrenheit.
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Weather ReportsPlay
In US media, temperatures for weather forecasts are given in Fahrenheit degrees. SlideThe news said it would be a scorching 104 degrees Fahrenheit tomorrow.
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Freezing PointPlay
Remember, water freezes at 32°F, not 0. This differs from Celsius, where water freezes at 0°C. SlideThe lake will freeze once the temperature drops to 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below.