lämpötiloita

Lämpötiloita is the plural form of the Finnish noun lämpötila, meaning temperatures—the degree of hotness or coldness of a substance or environment. In meteorology and climatology, lämpötilat are measured with thermometers and reported using temperature scales, most commonly degrees Celsius (°C) in Finland and much of Europe. In scientific contexts Kelvin (K) or Fahrenheit (°F) may be used in international datasets, but everyday reports rely on Celsius.

Measurements are standardized to minimize biases: air temperature is usually measured in a Stevenson screen at about two metres above ground, focusing on dry air; surface or satellite-based temperatures can differ and are measured with different methods. Weather reporting often distinguishes daily maximum (Tmax), daily minimum (Tmin), and daily mean temperature.

Lämpötiloita vary due to diurnal and seasonal cycles, latitude, altitude, land cover, and urban effects. In climate studies, long-term temperature records are analyzed to identify trends, anomalies, and extremes. Recent decades have seen a general increase in average temperatures in many regions, along with more frequent heatwaves and cold spells of unusual intensity.

Data sources include national meteorological institutes and international networks coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization. Temperature readings are essential for weather forecasting, climate monitoring, agriculture, energy planning, and public health.

Finnish usage encompasses both everyday conversations about lämpötilat and technical reporting in weather services and climate science. See also: lämpötila, meteorologia, ilmasto.