Are temperature readings taken in the shade or in sunlight?

[Tampa Bay Hurricane]

I am new to temperature measurement so I was wondering, are you supposed to take temperature readings in the shade or in sunlight?

[Aslkahuna]

In the shade if possible or at least shielded if it can't be shaded all day. Also, it should be 2 meters (6.6 feet) off the ground to be comparable to the height official readings are taken at. However, do not expect to always be close to the official values since temperatures, especially at night and n the Winter, are very microclimate sensitive even in warm locales (always colder at night aound and in ditches, drainage canals and streambeds).

Steve

[Tampa Bay Hurricane]

thanks for the information!

[therock1811]

Also, in the middle of a city center, expect the temperature to reflect a "heat island" effect due to all of the concrete.

[Tampa Bay Hurricane]

Also, in the middle of a city center, expect the temperature to reflect a "heat island" effect due to all of the concrete.

Oh yes whenever I go to downtown the concrete emanates much higher heat.

[HarlequinBoy]

Oh, I never knew that. Haha.

Why are you supposed to take reading in the shade?

[Aslkahuna]

Because what you are measuring is the air temperature and not how hot the thermometer can get in sunlight.

Steve

[HarlequinBoy]

Oh, okay.