How to sign “Temperatures” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Temperatures” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Point the index finger of your dominant hand straight ahead with the palm facing down.
- Raise the index finger of your non-dominant hand upright in front of your chest.
- Slide the side of your dominant index finger up and down along the side of the raised finger.
- Repeat the sliding motion several times with short, quick strokes, like mercury in a thermometer.
- Keep your dominant palm facing down throughout, which keeps it distinct from the MONTH sign.
- Hold a neutral, inquiring expression, as if asking about the reading on a gauge.
Practice tip
Plural of “Temperature” — sign the base sign (often repeated) for more than one.
Fingerspell “Temperatures”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.