What is a standard room temperature?

The standard room temperature is between 68 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit, or 20 and 22 degrees Celsius, in most climates. Room temperature, also sometimes known as ambient temperature, is the degree of heat to which human beings are generally accustomed.

The term "standard room temperature" implies the room is neither too hot nor cold for the average person. For scientific purposes, the standard room temperature is between 20 and 26 degrees Celsius, with an average temperature of 23 degrees Celsius or 73.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Room temperature is important to monitor in regards to the care of infants and the elderly, when storing food and perishables, and when caring for indoor plants and animals.