The biggest influence on temperature and humidity inside warehouses is the external climate. Seasonal changes—especially the extremes of winter and summer—can drastically affect internal temperatures. This is why temperature mapping is typically conducted during the winter and summer months.
For new warehouses, it’s important to map temperatures
during both winter and summer. This helps you understand the temperature range
across all storage areas during these extreme conditions.
Winter and summer are defined as:
- Winter:
1st December to 28th February (or 29th February during leap years)
- Summer:
1st June to 31st August
Follow these steps to ensure your warehouse temperature mapping is accurate and smooth:
- Physically Identify Sensor Locations: Ensure all critical areas are mapped, including temporary set-down zones, and the minimum and maximum height storage areas. (See our blog post Warehouse Sensor Locations or watch our webinar Warehouse Mapping -Sensor Locations )
- Parameter Check: Are you only measuring temperature, or is humidity also a critical factor? Define the parameters that need mapping.
- Sensor Selection: Choose sensors that are calibrated, cover the expected temperature range, have suitable accuracy, and can log data at appropriate intervals.
- Protocol Preparation: Create a detailed protocol outlining the testing requirements, sensor locations, calibration certificates, logging intervals, and any other critical factors.
- Execute the Mapping: After preparation, it’s time to implement the mapping. Ensure the process follows the defined protocol to guarantee accurate results.
We specialize in identifying sensor locations, developing
protocols, and executing temperature mappings. With hundreds of calibrated data
loggers for both temperature and humidity mapping, we can manage even the
largest warehouse environments.
Want to learn more about warehouse temperature mapping? Join
one of our Temperature Mapping Training Courses, where you'll learn how
to identify sensor locations, determine the number of sensors needed, and when
to perform temperature mapping for a variety of environments, from
refrigerators to ultra-low freezers and even SIP systems.