🌡️ CPU Temperature Monitor (Python)

A simple Python script for monitoring CPU temperature on Windows using the wmi library. The program reads temperature values in real time and displays the current values, maximum, and average temperature.

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✨ Features

• Reads CPU temperature from Windows sensors

• Converts values from Kelvin to Celsius (°C)

• Displays:

  • All available temperature readings
  • Maximum temperature (Max)
  • Average temperature (Avg)

• Auto refresh every 2 seconds

• Safe exit using Ctrl + C

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🧰 Requirements

• Operating System: Windows only
• Python 3.8 or newer
• wmi library

Install dependency

pip install wmi

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⚠️ Important (Administrator Mode Required)

This script must be run as Administrator to access hardware temperature sensors.

How to run as Administrator:

1. Right-click on Command Prompt or PowerShell
2. Select Run as administrator
3. Navigate to the script location and run it

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▶️ How to Run

1. Save the script as:

   cpu_temp_monitor.py
   

2. Run the script:

   python cpu_temp_monitor.py

3. CPU temperature will be displayed every 2 seconds

4. Stop the program with:

   Ctrl + C
   

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📌 Example Output

CPU Temperatures (°C): [45.2, 47.0] | Max: 47.0 | Avg: 46.1

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⚠️ Notes

• Some systems do not expose CPU temperature via WMI
• Values may represent general thermal zones, not exact CPU core temperatures
• Accuracy depends on motherboard and BIOS support

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💡 Possible Improvements

• Temperature warning when exceeding a threshold (e.g. 80°C)
• Save readings to a CSV file
• Plot temperature graphs 📊
• Add a GUI interface
• Integrate with OpenHardwareMonitor for more accurate data

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📄 License

This project is open-source and intended for educational and monitoring purposes.

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✨ Created for learning and system monitoring