Weather servicesQuestion 368 of 934

A METAR shows temperature and dew point as 02/M01. What do these values mean?

  1. Temperature 2 °C and dew point minus 1 °C
  2. Temperature 2 °F and dew point minus 1 °F
  3. Temperature minus 2 °C and dew point 1 °C
  4. Temperature 21 °C and dew point 1 °C
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Correct answer: Temperature 2 °C and dew point minus 1 °C

Temperatures and dew points are in °C. The letter M means minus.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 13: Aviation Weather Services — Aviation Weather Reports, page 317

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026