In India, Leh in Ladakh is among the coldest places, with temperatures dropping to -40°C. Phalodi in Rajasthan is one of the hottest, reaching up to 51.0°C. These extremes vary seasonally.
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Animal body temperatures are measured using digital or mercury thermometers, typically rectally for accuracy. Each species has its own normal range: cats and dogs around 101-102°F, horses 99-101°F, camels 97-101°F, cows and buffaloes 100.5-102.5°F.
If someone says she has a fever of 101 degrees, she is most likely referring to the Fahrenheit scale. A temperature of 101°F is a common fever range, while 101°C would be dangerously high.
Each division of a laboratory thermometer with 50 divisions between 0°C and 100°C measures 2°C. This is calculated by dividing the total temperature range (100°C – 0°C) by the number of divisions.
A laboratory thermometer is not used to measure body temperature because it has a wide range and low sensitivity, which makes it unsuitable for accurately measuring the narrow temperature range of the human body.