About Temperatures
Normal Temperatures (according to Measurement Method)
Measurement Method
Normal Temp. ⁰F
Normal Temp. ⁰C
Rectal
97.8 to 100.4
36.6 to 38.0
Oral
95.9 to 99.5
35.5 to 37.5
Axillary
94.4 to 99.1
34.7 to 37.3
Ear
96.4 to 100.4
35.8 to 38.0
Normal Temperatures (according to age)
Age
Normal Temp. ⁰F
Normal Temp. ⁰C
0-2 Years
97.5 to 100.4
36.4 to 38.0
3-10 Years
97.0 to 100.0
36.1 to 37.8
11-65 Years
96.6 to 99.7
35.9 to 37.6
> 65 Years
96.4 to 99.5
35.8 to 37.5
Note: The temperature of the human body varies throughout the day. It can be
influenced numerous external factors: age, sex, type and thickness of skin.
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