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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - As critical fire danger spreads across the region through spring, understanding one simple weather concept could make the difference: dew point. Relative Humidity (or RH) ...

Meteorologist Ray Petelin joined the KDKA Weather Team in October 2018, but is no stranger to the weather in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. He has been forecasting in Pittsburgh since 2011 and ...

(WHTM) — When temperatures rise, sometimes the air can feel dry and comfortable. But, sometimes it can feel downright tropical outside. This is caused by moisture in the air and it makes the air ...

There are multiple ways to describe how wet the air is (yes, pretty much all air is wet). What I mean by that is there are water molecules tucked in between the gases like nitrogen and oxygen that ...

Relative humidity and dew point are often mistaken for the same thing and can be sources of confusion. But what are the differences between the two, and which is more relevant in everyday life?