diff --git a/adafruit_mpu6050.py b/adafruit_mpu6050.py
index b6f092f..7243822 100644
--- a/adafruit_mpu6050.py
+++ b/adafruit_mpu6050.py
@@ -205,7 +205,7 @@ def reset(self):
     def temperature(self):
         """The current temperature in  º C"""
         raw_temperature = self._raw_temp_data
-        temp = (raw_temperature + 12412.0) / 340.0
+        temp = (raw_temperature / 340.0) + 36.53
         return temp
 
     @property