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.

In the small sanctuary of Starlight Bethel Missionary Church in South Dallas, emergency room physician Jeff Gusky stands before a handful of listeners. “It’s the humidity, stupid!” Dr. Gusky says. He ...

Keeping your home’s humidity in the 40% to 60% range could make it harder for flu viruses to spread.

“It is so cold I can see my breath.” How many times have you ever heard someone say this? To begin with, it is actually the relative humidity of the air you exhale that causes it to become visible.

The Canton area should see a considerable drop in humidity Wednesday, as relative humidity percentages are expected to fall to the 50s. A high relative humidity percentage results in an increased heat ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. First, let’s define relative 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 ...

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 ...

You can stop winter moisture from damaging your walls, windows, and finishes by airing rooms briefly and regularly. Opening ...