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Body Temperature: Normal Range in Babies, Young and Adult
Normal Body Temperatures of the body depending upon the factors, including a person’s age, sex
and activity levels. The normal body temperature for an adult is around 98.6°F (37°C), but every
person’s baseline body temperature is slightly different, and may consistently be a little higher or
lower.
● Babies and children. In babies and children, the average body temperature ranges from 97.9°F (36.6°
C) to 99°F (37.2°C).
● Adults. Among adults, the average body temperature ranges from 97°F (36.1°C) to 99°F (37.2°C).
● Adults over age 65. In older adults, the average body temperature is lower than 98.6°F (36.2°C).