A body temperature below the normal range of 97.5° to 99.5°F (36° to 38°C).
What can cause subnormal temperature?
What causes low body temperature?
- Wearing clothes that fail to keep you warm in cold conditions.
- Spending prolonged periods in cold weather (without adequate protection)
- Living in a house that's too cold (due to either poor heating or lower temperatures of the air conditioner)
- Falling into the cold water.
What does a 92.6 temperature mean?
Mild hypothermia occurs when the core body temperature is between 98.6° and 96°F. The core temperature for moderate hypothermia is 95° to 93°F. If your core temperature reaches 92° or below, you are in a life-threatening situation. This condition will affect your heart rate, blood flow, and ability to think clearly.
