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room temperature
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range of air temperatures that most people prefer for indoor settings
Room temperature is the range of air temperatures that most people find comfortable indoors, typically around 68–72°F (20–22°C). It matters because it's the standard condition used in everyday life—from storing medicines and foods to conducting scientific experiments—making it a useful reference point for how things behave under normal conditions.
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Mercury-in-glass thermometer measuring an ambient temperature of 23 °C (73 °F) a little above the normal "room temperature" range
Room temperature, colloquially, denotes the range of air temperatures most people find comfortable indoors while dressed in typical clothing. Comfortable temperatures can be extended beyond this range depending on humidity, air circulation, and other factors.