Is 98.9 degrees Fahrenheit considered a fever?

A normal human body temperature ranges between 97.6°F and 99.6°F (36.5°C and 37.5°C). A fever is usually defined as an oral temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) or higher in adults and children over 6 months of age. Therefore, 98.9 degrees Fahrenheit is not considered a fever.