Dew point and relative humidity, two terms that have floated around many weather forecasts over the years. What exactly do they mean and when are they best used to describe the conditions outside? Let ...

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 ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - During the summer months, I’m sure you’ve heard – or have said yourself - “It’s not the heat; it’s the humidity!”. Or when describing the extreme desert climate, “…but it’s a dry ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity” is part of every Central Texan’s vernacular. But did you know there actually is some truth to this statement? The heat index, also called ...

Relative humidity measures how much moisture is in the air compared to how much it could hold at a given temperature. It is simply the dew point temperature divided by the air temperature, times 100.

You may have heard of dehumidifiers, which are machines that help reduce the humidity in your home, but what is relative humidity? And why does it matter for you? There are some confusing terms that ...

Across much of the world, hotter days are no longer arriving alone. The air itself is changing, sometimes turning from dry ...

Checking the temperature reading during a heat wave won’t tell the whole sweltering story. It’s going to feel a lot hotter. Blame the heat index, also called “apparent temperature.” It’s a combination ...

Your HomePod Mini can now tell you how hot it is in your room, as well as clock the humidity. The new HomePod will be able to do this, too, so here’s how to put it to use. Your HomePod Mini can now ...

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 ...