The normal temperature for a refrigerator is between 35°F and 38°F (or 1.7°C to 3.3°C) according to Real Simple
. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also recommends keeping the refrigerator temperature at 40°F or below to inhibit the growth of bacteria that can cause foodborne illnesses
. It's important to maintain this temperature range to prevent fresh food from spoiling too quickly and to slow the growth of bacteria.
