Kevin Skarupa answers viewer questions about the difference between relative humidity and the dewpoint, as well as the types of tools meteorologists use.

Relative humidity is expressed as a percentage, whereas the dew point is expressed in degrees.

NORFOLK, Va. — Most summer days, you hear us talk about “humidity” when describing how the air feels. While many people are familiar with the term relative humidity — the percentage of water vapor in ...

Have you ever wondered why meteorologists on TV focus on the dewpoint temperature and not relative humidity? Or, have you ...

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Relative humidity and dew point are often mistaken for the same thing, and can be sources of confusion. We have recently gotten questions about the differences between the two, and which is more ...

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