We’ve recently received several reader requests asking us how to calculate relative humidity if the temperature and dew point are known. Relative humidity is the ratio (expressed as a percent… ...

Most people understand relative humidity, but the dew point is a much better measure of how humid it really feels.

The relative humidity, in short, measures the amount of water vapor in the air compared to the air temperature. So what’s the problem with that in terms of figuring out how muggy it might be ...

The heat index, or apparent temperature, combines air temperature and humidity to indicate how hot it feels to the body. High ...

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So, what is the difference, if there really is one? To find out, let’s dive into what dewpoint is and what relative humidity is. Dewpoint is a more direct measure of moisture in the air.

One of the most traditional and widely used measures of humidity is the wet bulb temperature. This value provides insight into how saturated the air is and is essential for calculating other ...