temperature
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The highest temperature recorded in the month was 28.6C in Northolt, London on 6 September.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
The Arctic's combined sea surface and sea-ice surface temperature rose 4.2C between 1982 and 2024, or around 1C per decade, according to the 10th annual oceans report.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Anyone who has ever heated a pot of water knows that temperature depends on more than how hot something gets.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
Oura’s smart rings, some of which cost up to $499, monitor health indicators including heart rate, body temperature and sleep.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
“The average temperature of the world has gone up a little over one degree Celsius since the beginning of the industrial era in the 1800s,” Natalie told the crowd.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
Elsewhere around the county, traces of centuries-old gardens were found in Bishop's Palace in Wells, while relics of old structures were uncovered at Glastonbury Abbey due to the record-breaking summer temperatures.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
With a severe El Nino forecast to send temperatures soaring over summer, scientists hope the rebound is not short lived.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
“Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Such missiles are particularly costly to produce because of their sophisticated guidance systems and the construction materials needed to withstand extreme temperatures as they speed to earth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
With temperatures below freezing, and no room to move around to get their blood stirred up, they were always cold.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
Vocabulary lists containing temperature
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Weather and Climate - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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