At midnight, the temperature was 20.4°f. in the morning, the temperature was −5.2°f. which statement describes the temperatures? at midnight, the temperature was 20.4 degrees above 0, and in the morning, it was 5.2 degrees below 0. at midnight, the temperature was 20.4 degrees below 0, and in the morning, it was 5.2 degrees above 0. at midnight, the temperature was 20.4 degrees above 0, and in the morning, it was 5.2 degrees lower. at midnight, the temperature was 20.4 degrees below 0, and in the morning, it was −5.2 degrees higher.