A. Normal temperature ranges by site:

Axillary

94.5 – 99.1 °F 34.7 – 37.3 °C

Oral

95.9 – 99.5 °F 35.5 – 37.5 °C

Rectal

97.9 – 100.4 °F 36.6 – 38.0 °C

Ear

96.4 – 100.4 °F 35.8 – 38.0 °C

1. Chamberlain, J.M., Terndrup, T.E., New Light on Ear Thermometer Readings, Contemporary Pediatrics, March 1994.

2. Chamberlain, J.M., et al., Determination of Normal Ear Temperature with an Infrared Emission Detection

Thermometer, Annals of Emergency Medicine, January 1995.