Why do we mention relative humidity instead of dewpoint?

February 13, 2008


Erica's Answer:

I agree that the dewpoint is the more relevant number most of the time, but by showing the humidity as a percentage, we can show things like the point at which fog forms (when the humidity gets close to 100%). This summer, be on the lookout for us to show the dewpoint temperatures on really humid days!

- Erica

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