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Which temperature is cooler, 17°C or -23°C?

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A temperature of -23°C is cooler than a temperature of 17°C. The negative sign indicates that -23°C is below the freezing point of water (0°C) and therefore colder. In contrast, 17°C is above the freezing point and considered a relatively mild temperature.

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