Ambient Temperature

Ambient temperature refers to the temperature of the surrounding air or environment in which a system, equipment, or object is located. In HVAC contexts, ambient temperature is typically the air temperature surrounding an HVAC system or its components, such as an outdoor condenser unit. Understanding ambient temperature is critical because it can affect the performance and efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. For example, the outdoor ambient temperature can influence how effectively a system cools or heats a space, as extreme temperatures can impact the workload of the equipment.