85 °F at a glance
- Celsius
- 29.44 °C
- Exact fraction
- 29 4/9 °C
- Kelvin
- 302.59 K
- Rankine
- 544.67 °R
- Rounded
- 29 °C
- Quick estimate
- 27.5 °C
How to convert 85 °F to Celsius
(85 − 32) × 5/9 = 53 × 5/9 = 265/9 = 29.44 °C
Subtract 32 first because the two scales put zero in different places, then multiply by 5/9 because a Fahrenheit degree is only 5/9 the size of a Celsius degree. 53 is not a multiple of 9, so the exact answer is the repeating decimal 29 4/9 °C.
Estimate it in your head
Subtract 30 and halve: (85 − 30) ÷ 2 = 27.5 °C. That is 1.9 degrees low, close enough to decide what to wear.
How hot 85 °F feels with humidity
From 80 °F up, the National Weather Service adds humidity to temperature to estimate how hot it feels, the heat index. At 85 °F (29.44 °C):
| Relative humidity | Heat index | NWS category |
|---|---|---|
| 40% | 84 °F | Caution |
| 60% | 89 °F | Caution |
| 80% | 97 °F | Extreme caution |
Heat index values assume shade and a light wind; full sun can add up to about 15 °F. Drink water before you feel thirsty and plan strenuous work for early morning.
Temperatures near 85 °F
| Fahrenheit | Celsius | Kelvin |
|---|---|---|
| 80 °F | 26.67 °C | 299.82 K |
| 81 °F | 27.22 °C | 300.37 K |
| 82 °F | 27.78 °C | 300.93 K |
| 83 °F | 28.33 °C | 301.48 K |
| 84 °F | 28.89 °C | 302.04 K |
| 85 °F | 29.44 °C | 302.59 K |
| 86 °F | 30 °C | 303.15 K |
| 87 °F | 30.56 °C | 303.71 K |
| 88 °F | 31.11 °C | 304.26 K |
| 89 °F | 31.67 °C | 304.82 K |
| 90 °F | 32.22 °C | 305.37 K |
Going the other way: 29 °C in Fahrenheit is 84.2 °F.
Frequently asked questions
What is 85 °F in Celsius?
85 °F is 29.44 °C: subtract 32 (53) and multiply by 5/9.
Is 85 °F hot or cold?
85 °F is hot, and humidity can make it feel hotter.
How do you convert 85 °F to Celsius in your head?
Subtract 30 and divide by 2: (85 − 30) ÷ 2 = 27.5 °C, compared with the exact 29.44 °C.
What is 85 °F in Kelvin?
85 °F is 302.59 K. Convert to Celsius (29.44 °C) and add 273.15.