Room temperature

Comfort Temperature Ranges:

• Room temperature according to different sources:
• Dictionaries: 20–22°C (68–72°F)
• Indonesia: 24–29°C (75–84°F)
• Nigeria: 26–28°C (79–82°F), with cool at 24–26°C (75–79°F) and warm at 28–30°C (82–86°F)
• Hyderabad, India: 26–32.45°C (79–90°F), mean of 29.23°C (85°F)
• Jaipur, India: 30.15°C (86°F), range of 25.9–33.8°C (79–93°F)

Health Effects:

• WHO recommendations for indoor temperatures:
• Healthy adults: 18–24°C (64–75°F)
• Infants, elderly, and health-compromised individuals: minimum of 20°C (68°F)
• Risks:
• Temperatures below 16°C (61°F) with high humidity can pose respiratory hazards
• Vulnerable groups may need higher minimum temperatures in cold seasons
• High indoor temperatures: 21–30°C (70–86°F), maximum acceptability at 25–32°C (77–90°F)

Definitions in Science and Industry:

• Controlled room temperature for pharmaceuticals:
• 20–25°C (68–77°F) with excursions between 15–30°C (59–86°F)
• Various definitions:
• European Pharmacopoeia: 15–25°C (59–77°F)
• Merriam-Webster: 15–25°C (59–77°F) for human occupancy
• Importance in industries:
• Standard conditions for temperature and pressure
• Varying definitions in different pharmacopeias

Regulatory Standards and Guidelines:

• Packaging and storage requirements
• Definitions of ambient, room temperature, and cold chain
• US Pharmacopeia regulations
• Stability studies design and analysis
• Adhering to regulatory standards in various industries

Indoor Environment Factors and Implications:

• Air quality importance
• Thermal environment considerations
• Impact of light and noise on health
• Link between indoor environment and health
• Importance of proper insulation and lack of high-quality studies on indoor temperature effects

Room temperature Data Sources