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 ...

This resource is suitable for weather topics for primary school learners. Have you ever felt hot and sweaty even when you haven't done any exercise? That might be because of humidity. But what is ...

Some times a cooling sea breeze can provide respite from hot, humid weather Muggy, sultry, clammy, sweaty - all words used to describe a hot and humid day. High humidity can often make people feel ...

One of the most traditional and widely used measures of humidity is the wet bulb temperature. This value provides insight into how saturated the air is and is essential for calculating other ...

You may notice that dew points are measured in degrees Fahrenheit, and humidity is measured on a percentage basis. That is because dew points are the temperature that the air needs to be cooled in ...

Wondering what humidity is comfortable? While we often give a great deal of thought to heating our homes in the winter and cooling them down in the summer, we may not realize just how crucial ...

Water vapour is fundamental to life on Earth. As well as being a greenhouse gas, water vapour is the basis for clouds and rain. Therefore, it sustains plants, forests and our ability to grow food. A ...

(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 ...

Before you step outside, you may want to know how humid, or "sticky" it feels. That comes down to knowing the dew point. Dew point is more commonly discussed in the summertime and is a good measure of ...