normal temperature range for a refrigerator
1 Keep the refrigerator temperature at or below 40Â° F (4Â° C). 2  The freezer temperature should be 0Â° F (-18Â° C). 3  Check temperatures periodically. 4  Appliance thermometers are the best way of knowing these temperatures and are generally inexpensive. Keep the refrigerator temperature at or below 40Â° F (4Â° C). 2  The freezer temperature should be 0Â° F (-18Â° C). 3  Check temperatures periodically. 4  Appliance thermometers are the best way of knowing these temperatures and are generally inexpensive.