Weather words
What is dew point?
Dew point: the number that explains why you feel damp.
The temperature the air would have to cool to before its moisture condenses into dew.
Get roasted by your own forecastFree, no account, and you pick how rude I get.
“Dew point’s 72. No wonder it feels like soup.”
More about dew point
The higher the dew point, the more moisture in the air and the stickier it feels. Below about 55°F feels dry and comfortable, the 60s feel humid, and above 70°F feels oppressive. It is a better guide to comfort than relative humidity.
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What I think of dew point
Dew point: the number that explains why you feel damp.
The dew point is the honest number. Relative humidity is the one that lies.
Dew point over 70: the air has more water in it than your plans.
Words people compare it with
- Humid: Full of moisture: air that feels thick, sticky and slow to let sweat dry.
- Muggy: Warm, damp and airless: humid weather that feels heavy.
- Fog vs mist: Both are cloud at ground level. The difference is how far you can see.
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