Type of Over 65

0–2 years 3–10 years 11–65 years

reading years

95.9–99.5°F 95.9–99.5°F 97.6–99.6°F 96.4–98.5°F

Oral
(35.5–37.5°C) (35.5–37.5°C) (36.4–37.6°C) (35.8–36.9°C)

97.9–100.4°F 97.9–100.4°F 98.6–100.6°F 97.1–99.2°F

Rectal
(36.6–38°C) (36.6–38°C) (37.0–38.1°C) (36.2–37.3°C)

94.5–99.1°F 96.6–98.0°F 95.3–98.4°F 96.0–97.4°F

Armpit
(34.7–37.3°C) (35.9–36.7°C) (35.2–36.9°C) (35.6–36.3°C)

97.5–100.4°F 97.0–100.0°F 96.6–99.7°F 96.4–99.5°F

Ear
(36.4–38°C) (36.1–37.8°C) (35.9–37.6°C) (35.8–37.5°C)

Normal body temperature chart

Body temperature readings vary depending on where on the body a person
takes the measurements. Rectal readings are higher than oral readings,
while armpit readings tend to be lower.

The table below gives the normal ranges of body temperature for adults
and children.

A normal adult body temperature, when taken orally, can range from 97.6–
99.6°F, though different sources may give slightly different figures.

In adults, the following temperatures suggest that someone has a fever:

 at least 100.4°F (38°C) is a fever

 above 103.1°F (39.5°C) is a high fever
 above 105.8°F (41°C) is a very high fever