PITTSBURGH — Maybe you’ve heard the crickets recently. The warmer the weather, the faster they chirp. You may not know it, but they can help you figure out the temperature!
It’s actually a mathematical equation discovered in the late 1800s. The calculation has changed since then and can vary depending on the type of cricket, but you can estimate the temperature by counting the number of chirps the cricket makes in 15 seconds and then adding 40 to it:
x chirps in 15 seconds + 40 = temperature
This will be a great experiment to try when you are outside with your kids or sitting on your porch. Plus, with the warm in the afternoons and cooler nights this week, you should really be able to hear the difference, even if you don’t want to do the math!
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