Dew point vs. relative humidity The short answer is both terms are different and describe different things about moisture in the air. The dew point is another temperature value.

Today we look at the difference between dew point and relative humidity. The dew point is basically a simple concept. It is the temperature to which the air must be cooled to reach saturation.

Today we are discussing the difference between dewpoint and relative humidity. For the record, dewpoint can be one or two words. I prefer one word, it just looks nice put together as a flowing unit.

Tom in Green Island asks: What is the difference between the terms dew point and relative humidity? Andwhy do meteorologists use dew point rather than relative humidity to describe the uncomfortabl… ...

What is the difference between the dew point and relative humidity and which is a better metric to represent humidity?

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.

Use dew point over relative humidity when talking about how muggy it is.

It’s humid. But meteorologists rarely talk about relative humidity. Instead, they tend to show dew points during the forecast. So why is this?

When it gets hot, you may hear us use the terms dew point, relative humidity, or feels like temperature. Do you know the difference? Dew Point is the quantity of moisture in the air.

How muggy it feels outside is determined by what the relative humidity and the dew point is. The worst situation is when there is a high dew point and high relative humidity. The best time to head ...

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

Meteorologists consider several factors when forecasting humidity, but the two most common are relative humidity and dew point. Both have advantages when it comes to communicating just how humid ...