The Chilling Truth: What Temperature Is A Refrigerator Supposed To Be At?

The fridge section is typically located at the top or bottom of the unit, while the freezer is usually located below or above it. The fridge section operates at a higher temperature than the freezer, with an average temperature range between 35 °F and 40 °F (1.7–4.4 °C), while the freezer operates at a colder temperature range between -5°F and 0°F (-20°C to -18 °C).