Hi Simon,
As I am having trouble sleeping due to the cold, I thought I would
research your question.
The short answer is that the NASA martian rover Curiosity landed on the
surface in 2012 I believe? providing a great deal of information
regarding the weather on Mars.
According to space.com the average is about minus 55 c. I can imagine
Winnipeg Manitoba, where this author is writing from indeed
gets that cold.
there is information on the NASA site too, cannot be sure I am typing
well, freezing hands.
www.mars.nassa.gov
Hope that helps some,
Kare
On Sat, 6 Jan 2018, Simon Fogarty wrote:
Ok,
Mark as interrsting and usefull as this article is,
I have one major question about it.
How the hell do they know that the temperature of the city or area of the
country they live in is colder than the surface temperature of Mars?
Last time I checked earthlings had not yet been to mars,
Ok people have sent robots and other tools,
But still those devices can not confirm that the temperatures on Mars are
warmer or colder than that here on earth,
And I can't say I've ever met a martion that has come to earth and said they'd
come for a warmer break from the cold as temps on the red planet,
When man kind gets to mars may be then I'll believe the statement.
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Subject: How to keep your phone (and fingers) from freezing this winter, iMore
How to keep your phone (and fingers) from freezing this winter By Luke
Filipowicz, 5 Jan 2018
Although Christmas has come and gone and we are securely into 2018, many of us
still have to deal with a few months of cold, snowy, and windy weather.
Using your phone outdoors can be tricky - and potentially dangerous - if you
live in a city that can get colder than the surface of Mars (like I do).
Personal experience is the best experience Yes, I live in a city where it occasionally
gets colder than the surface of Mars. Winnipeg - "Winterpeg" for the pun
enthusiasts - has some pretty harsh weather during the winter months, and although we
locals like to think it make us extra tough, it can really suck to use your phone
outdoors during the cold months.
Last year, around this time, I was doing some social media work for a local
minor hockey team and they were having an outdoor game as part of a fundraiser.
I can't remember exactly how cold it was, but I can tell you I was wearing
three sweaters, two jackets, three different types of pants, and about 3 pairs
of socks; I was still cold. As the game was starting, I started snapping
pictures with my DSLR, sending them to my iPhone, and posting on the teams'
social media accounts.
Before the first period was even halfway over - less than 10 mins for those
less sports-inclined folks - my fully charged iPhone 5S was at 10% battery life
and I had gotten some mild frostbite on my fingers from using my phone.
It sucked.
The sub-zero temperatures aren't only bad news for your hands and fingers, but
cold is no friend to your device's battery either. In fact, you can do some
real damage to your iPhone's battery if you try charging it while it's cold.
Here's a short and sweet guide to keeping your iPhone and hands warm this
winter.
Protect your battery from the cold
<img
src="https://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/xlarge_wm_brw/public
/field/image/2017/11/outdoor-scene-winter-iphone-8-plus.JPG?itok=JWMWhri8"
width="1600" height="1200" alt="" class="image-xlarge_wm_brw aligncenter
image-xlarge"> Lithium-ion batteries are commonplace in many devices, and they're also the same type of
battery that your iPhone uses. Without going down a technical rabbit hole, these batteries rely on a chemical reaction to
produce power and charge; when they get cold, that chemical reaction slows down, causing your battery to perform poorly.
The easiest way to prevent the cold weather from negatively impacting your
phone's performance is to keep your iPhone as warm as possible. If you plan to
venture out into the cold this winter with your phone, do your best to keep it
warm - especially if you're going out for a significant length of time. Try
putting your phone into an inside coat pocket or under a layer or two to keep
it nice and toasty when your life takes you into the winter wind!
Apple has a few handy tips for maximizing your battery's performance, and
recently, the company explained why older iPhones can experience a slow down in
performance due to cold conditions.
Never charge a cold battery
<img
src="https://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/xlarge_wm_brw/public
/field/image/2017/09/iphone-8-mophie-wireless-charger.jpg?itok=kOr21uLr"
width="1600" height="1200" alt="" class="image-xlarge_wm_brw aligncenter
image-xlarge"> If you do end up leaving your phone in the car one night or spending too long outside with
your iPhone exposed to the elements, make sure you let it warm up before you charge it. I know it may be tempting to plug
it in right away - especially if it's dead - but charging a cold battery can really screw it up. Give your iPhone sometime
to warm up before you go plugging it into the wall.
Touchscreen gloves are lifesavers!
<img
src="https://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/xlarge_wm_brw/public
/field/image/2016/11/best-touchscreen-glove-for-winter-hero-01.jpg?itok=SsZ7
5qv0" width="1600" height="1200" alt="" class="image-xlarge_wm_brw aligncenter
image-xlarge"> Last year, I bought my first pair of touchscreen gloves and I haven't looked back since. It has
made winter so much more bearable by allowing me to answer important text messages, check what time the bus is coming, or call a
cab all without freezing my fingers off.
There are plenty of styles of touchscreen gloves out there, and even though
they may cost you a little bit of money, I promise you they are worth the price!
Best Touchscreen Gloves for Winter 2017
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