Freezing temperatures is one of seven evidence types in Phasmophobia, but identifying them isn’t as simple as it used to be. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know—from mastering thermometer usage to interpreting cold breath and pinpointing the ghost’s location. We’ve got you covered so you can confidently collect evidence and survive your next investigation.
What Counts as Freezing Temperatures in Phasmophobia?
As the name suggests, freezing temperatures occur when your thermometer records a reading below 0°C (i.e., negative temperatures). However, the developers have confirmed the cut-off point is technically 1°C. This is because ghosts that do not have freezing temperatures evidence can only lower the temperature to 1°C, whereas ghosts with this evidence type can bring it down to a blistering -10°C.
Since the thermometers are not 100% accurate (with a 2 to 3-degree margin of error), it’s best to check off freezing temperatures only when the reading is below 0°C.
If your thermometer hovers around 1°C and refuses to go lower, this is a good sign that the ghost likely does not have freezing temperatures evidence.
What Does Cold Breath Mean in Phasmophobia?
In earlier versions of Phasmophobia, cold breath was an easy indicator of freezing temperatures. However, as of 2023, the mechanics have been updated. Now, a player’s cold breath appears when temperatures drop below 5°C—not necessarily freezing.
Cold breath is still a useful clue for locating the ghost’s current room, but you can no longer rely on it to confirm freezing temperatures as evidence. To definitively determine freezing temperatures, you’ll need to use a thermometer.
What’s the Difference Between the 3 Tiers of Thermometers?
There are three thermometer types in Phasmophobia, each with its own advantages and disadvantages:
Tier 1 Thermometer (Available at Level 1)
- A traditional mercury thermometer.
- Reading Time: Slow; the liquid mercury takes time to adjust to new temperatures.
- Accuracy: Up to +3°C margin of error (i.e. the reading can be up to 3 degrees higher than the actual temperature)
Tier 2 Thermometer (Available at Level 36)
- An electronic thermometer.
- Reading Time: Moderate; updates every 2.5 seconds.
- Accuracy: Up to +3°C margin of error (i.e. the reading can be up to 3 degrees higher than the actual temperature)
Tier 3 Thermometer (Available at Level 64)
- An advanced electronic thermometer.
- Reading Time: Fastest; updates every 1.5 seconds.
- Accuracy: Up to +2°C margin of error (i.e. the reading can be up to 2 degrees higher than the actual temperature)
My go-to out of these three tiers is ironically the tier 1 thermometer. Due to the fact that it passively updates its temperature, I find it easier to use than the other two thermometers. Plus, holding it during a ghost hunt will not give away your location since it’s not electronic.
How to Use the Thermometer to Find the Ghost
Thermometers are not just useful for identifying freezing temperatures—they can also help you locate the ghost. Ghosts lower the temperature of the room they are currently occupying, so if you notice a suspiciously low-temperature room (i.e. low single digits), it’s likely that the ghost is nearby.
Of course, several factors may affect temperature readings and display lower-than-expected readings, so keep an eye out for the following:
Other Factors That Can Affect Temperature Readings
Weather: The weather during the investigation will determine the ambient temperature of the map. For example, the ambient temperature for Sunrise weather is 16 degrees Celsius, whereas the ambient temperature for Snow weather is only 5 degrees Celsius.
At all difficulties aside from Amateur difficulty, all indoor rooms will start at their ambient temperatures. These temperatures will then fluctuate depending on other factors (such as whether the fuse box is on, or if the ghost is within the room).
This means that entering the house during snowy weather and seeing a low temperature doesn’t guarantee that the ghost is nearby, since the rooms will start at 5 degrees.
Fuse Box: If the fuse box is off, all indoor rooms will fluctuate around the ambient temperature (which is determined by the weather). If the fuse box is on, the indoor rooms will slowly heat up to a maximum temperature of 20 degrees Celsius.
Location of the Room: As we discussed above, the fuse box will affect the temperature inside all indoor rooms. Outdoor areas are not affected by the fuse box.
Thus, if the fuse box is on, the outdoor parts of the map will naturally appear colder than their indoor counterparts, but this has no bearing on the ghost’s location.
Ghosts With Freezing Temperatures Evidence
The following ghosts exhibit freezing temperatures as evidence:
- Demon
- Hantu
- Jinn
- Moroi
- Oni
- Onryo
- Revenant
- Shade
- The Mimic
- The Twins
- Yurei
On Nightmare and Insanity difficulty, ghosts will hide 1 or 2 types of evidence. The Hantu has guaranteed freezing temperature evidence, meaning that it is unable to hide freezing temperatures.
Are Any Ghosts Impacted by Temperature?
The only ghost with altered behavior due to temperature is the Hantu. Hantus will move faster during a ghost hunt in colder environments and slower in warmer ones. Hantus are also twice as likely to turn off the fuse box, lowering temperatures throughout the house.
If you notice the ghost’s speed fluctuating during a hunt (e.g., slowing down in a warm area and speeding up in a cold one), this is a strong clue that you’re dealing with a Hantu.
Final Thoughts
Thank you for reading our guide on identifying freezing temperatures in Phasmophobia! We hope you found it useful for your ghost-hunting adventures. If you’re looking for more tips and tricks, check out our other guides:
Stay safe out there, and happy hunting!
