Temperature

Air temperature at 2 meters is the fundamental weather parameter that affects every aspect of outdoor photography. Measured at the international standard height of 2 meters above ground level, this value represents the ambient air temperature photographers experience during shoots. Temperature influences atmospheric conditions in profound ways: cold temperatures below freezing enable frost formation and ice crystal photography, temperatures near the dew point create fog and mist opportunities, while warm temperatures can introduce heat haze that reduces sharpness in distant subjects.

For landscape photographers, understanding temperature patterns helps predict golden hour clarity, plan for comfortable shooting conditions, and anticipate atmospheric phenomena like fog valleys or temperature inversions. Winter photographers rely on sub-zero temperatures for crisp snow scenes and frost-covered landscapes, while summer shooters must account for heat shimmer at temperatures above 25°C.

PhotoWeather monitors temperature ranges to alert you when conditions align with your creative goals, whether that's capturing frozen landscapes at -10°C or shooting comfortable outdoor portraits at 20°C. The typical photography-friendly range spans from -5°C to 30°C, though extreme cold and heat each offer unique creative opportunities for prepared photographers.