degree day
The term "degree day" helps in understanding energy consumption for heating or cooling buildings and is also used in agriculture and climatology.
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Definition
C1Energy
(technical)A unit that measures the difference between the daily average outdoor temperature and a base temperature, used to estimate heating or cooling needs.
Example
- To calculate heating requirements, we use the number of heating degree days for the season.
- Cooling degree days help in predicting air conditioning demand.
C1Climatology
(technical)A metric used to evaluate the impact of temperature on plant growth, based on accumulated temperature exposure above a threshold.
Example
- Farmers monitor degree days to determine the best time for planting crops.
- Degree days are crucial for predicting pest activity in agriculture.
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