Geography & Earth
Intermediate

Dew Point (approx)

Temperature at which air becomes saturated.

Formula

Td≈T−100−RH5T_d \approx T - \frac{100 - RH}{5}

Variables

TTemperature
RHRelative humidity

Example

Higher dew point feels muggy

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A high dew point, not just temperature, is what makes humid summer nights feel so oppressive.

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