Temperature ----------- "Cold" is a relative term. Use the handy list below to overcome the confusion. Degrees (Fahrenheit) 65 Hawaiians declare a two-blanket night 60 Californians put on sweaters (if they can find one) 50 Miami residents turn on the heat 45 Vermont residents go to outdoor concerts 40 You can see your breath Californians shiver uncontrollably Minnesotans go swimming 35 Italian cars don't start 32 Water freezes 30 You plan your vacation to Australia 25 Ohio water freezes Californians weep pitiably Minnesotans eat ice cream Canadians go swimming 20 Politicians begin to talk about the homeless New York City water freezes Miami residents plan vacation further South 15 French cars don't start Cat insists on sleeping in your bed with you 10 You need jumper cables to get the car going 5 American cars don't start 0 Alaskans put on T-shirts -10 German cars don't start Eyes freeze shut when you blink -15 You can cut your breath and use it to build an igloo Arkansans stick tongue on metal objects Miami residents cease to exist -20 Cat insists on sleeping in pajamas with you Politicians actually do something about the homeless Minnesotans shovel snow off roof Japanese cars don't start -25 Too cold to think You need jumper cables to get the driver going -30 You plan a two week hot bath Swedish cars don't start -40 Californians disappear Minnesotans button top button Canadians put on sweaters Your car helps you plan your trip South -50 Congressional hot air freezes Alaskans close the bathroom window -80 Hell freezes over Polar bears move South Viking Fans order hot cocoa at the game -90 Lawyers put their hands in their own pockets