Calculating the average temperature over a week is essential for understanding weather patterns and planning activities. This article will guide you through a simple method to calculate the average temperature using an embedded Excel sheet.
Calculate the Average Temperature Over a Week
To find the average temperature, follow these steps:
- Input the daily temperatures for a week.
- Use the embedded Excel sheet to calculate the average automatically.
Example
Here’s an example table with temperatures for each day of the week:
| Day | Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 20 |
| Tuesday | 22 |
| Wednesday | 21 |
| Thursday | 19 |
| Friday | 23 |
| Saturday | 25 |
| Sunday | 24 |
Exercise
- Fill in the daily temperatures for the current week in the embedded Excel sheet.
- Use the built-in AVERAGE function to calculate the average temperature.
Solution
After filling in the temperatures, the embedded Excel sheet will automatically calculate the average temperature. Here’s what happened:
- Each day's temperature was entered into the corresponding cell.
- The average function in Excel summed these temperatures and divided by the number of days to provide the average temperature.
This method allows you to track and calculate the average temperature for any week easily.