Determining the Mean Average Temperature of Alaska

“40 Below”

Almost to the point of cliche, Fairbanksans use “40 below” to refer to anything that feels “really freaking cold.” -40 degrees F, for whatever reason, is the dominant metaphor for all conversations about being truly cold in Fairbanks, and across Alaska. It’s the community paradigm for that depth of chill realized on the coldest of winter days. Though it’s unclear how this particular temperature became so indispensable (boasting its own climbing gear company), it’s definitely one of the most frequently used phrases in local discourse. You’ll hear it a few times a week, at least - all year round.

ALASKA IS COLD! 

 Determining the mean, mode, and median of a set of data is a common problem you will encounter on the ACT test.  In this blog, you will view the average temperatures for Fairbanks, Alaska. You are to:
1. Determine the mean low temperature for a year OR determine the mean record low temperature.
2. Determine the mode of the average low.
3. Determine the median of the Record Low.

Month       Av.  Low         Record  Low            

January		-19°F		-60 F (1969)
February		-7°F		-52°F (1999)
March		2°F		-41°F (1971)
April		19°F		-24°F (1986)
May		35°F		3° F (1964)
June		48°F		27°F (2006)
July		50°F		32°F (1971)
August		45°F		24°F (1987)
September		34°F		5°F (1992)
October		19°F		-27°F (1975)
November		-2°F		-45°F (1990)
December		-8°F		- 66° F (1961)

After you have finished your calculations, write a summary of how you calculated or found the mean, median and mode. Post this on your blog.