Ok,,,
There is a sensor that register teh incoming temperature of the air, it uses this to adjust the fuel air ratio and it is "assumed" it is the ambient air temperature as opposed to engine room air temperature.
I know it by another name, but I am sure this is what your after.
I know of it as a MAT, Manifod Ait Temp sensor.
Here is a cut and past for some detail on it.
Functionally, this temperature-probe sensor helps the computer regulate exhaust-gas recirculation based on incoming-air temp. The sensor is either located in the air-cleaner housing (as it is here) or air duct. Removing the IAT/MAT sensor is usually straightforward.