Before you step outside, you may want to know how humid, or "sticky" it feels. That comes down to knowing the dew point. Dew point is more commonly discussed in the summertime and is a good measure of ...
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The First Warning weather team often refers to dew point and humidity. Most people know these terms have something to do with moisture, but a lot of people don’t really ...
Dew point can be calculated using the air temperature and a relative humidity value, which is measured using something called a sling psychrometer. A psychrometer is a metal rod, around 6 inches long, ...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As we head into the spring and summer, meteorologists are going to talk more about humidity and dew point. But, what’s the difference? You might be used to checking the 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. It is the temperature air needs to cool to become ...
This week, there has been lots of discussion regarding the dew point and how it relates to humidity. While most of us have probably heard of the dew point, do you actually know what it is?
Higher dew points can mean misery. Parts of the United States have gotten an early taste of summer weather, as temperatures and humidity are on the rise. Summer can start to feel particularly sticky ...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Humidity has a big impact on a forecast, and the dew point is a great way to measure how it will feel outside. Unlike relative humidity, which changes with the temperature ...
MOLINE, Ill. — You hear us talk about it on a fairly regular basis during the summer months. It's not the heat, it's the humidity! So thick, you could slice it with a knife! The air you can wear, ...
Meteorologists talk plenty about the dew point temperature during the summer, as it is a great indicator of humidity and a condition to watch when severe weather is possible. So what is it? The dew ...
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Two common weather terms you'll hear many times in the warmer part of the year are "dew point" and "relative humidity". While both relate to moisture in the air and the "stickiness" ...
NORFOLK, Va. — The old saying goes “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity!” And while that may be true, it’s only half of the story. It’s the “dew point” that really matters. But what is the dew point?