Why dew point is how you should measure how humid it is, not relative humidity

If the dew point is 32 then the relative humidity is 100%, and we all know you don’t walk outside and start sweating at that ...

Insects exhibit evidence of a daily body clock for humidity

In a novel experiment at the University of Cincinnati, researchers recently isolated kissing bugs, fruit flies, mosquitoes ...

Seasonal flu patterns in temperate and tropical regions may both be driven by specific humidity

Every year, about a billion people worldwide contract influenza, leading to as many as 650,000 deaths. Outbreaks are often ...
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Dew point vs. humidity: What’s the difference and why does it matter in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - When summer arrives, meteorologists talk about both humidity and dew point. While the two are related, they are not the same thing. Relative humidity is a percentage that ...
Palm Beach Post

Wet blanket or furnace? Is Florida humidity more dangerous than dry heat?

Florida has a well-earned reputation for its muggy, humid summers. Which heat is worse: Florida's "wet blanket" or Arizona's "furnace"? What does heat index really mean? Heat-related symptoms to watch ...

What’s the difference between dew point and relative humidity?

That is because the dew point is a measure of how much water vapor is in the air and relative humidity is a measure of how much water vapor is in the air relative to how much water vapor could be in ...

Why the heat index matters more than just the temperature

The number on the thermometer only tells half the story. Here’s what to know about heat index—and why some scientists are rethinking how it is calculated.