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Some causes of slightly lower-than-usual body temperature include infections, heavy alcohol use, and hypothyroidism. Occasional low temperatures are common since body temperature changes throughout the day, the Mayo Clinic says.
The basal body temperature method you mention, that some people use to chart fertility, requires measuring your temperature at rest each day. Before ovulation, a temperature between 96 and 98 degrees is normal.Your body's at rest temperature should rise slightly, to between 97 and 99 degrees, beginning on the day of ovulation until the start of your period. Changes in temperature may be extremely small â maybe only 1/10th of a degree.hile hovering around 96 or 97 degrees is normal for some, the following conditions could also contribute to a suddenly or persistently low body temperature: 1  Hypothyroidism. 2  Diabetes. 3  Liver or kidney failure. 4  Infection. 5  Endocrine dysfunction. 6  Side effect of certain medications. 7  Excessive alcohol or drug use.