NORFOLK, Va. — Let's talk a little bit about dew point versus humidity and how it affects the heat index, or how hot it feels to you when you go outside in the summer. Say you have a temperature of 80 ...

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 ...

Dew point vs. relative humidity – which is more useful to determine comfort level? Undoubtedly, the answer is the dew point temperature, but it’s not perfect in every instance. Let’s look at relative ...

Dew point/relative humidity questions come up fairly often and this is a good one. Water vapor in the atmosphere is pretty important for deep-sky observing and photography. The atmosphere can only ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- It may be controversial to say in these parts, but it is ridiculous to use relative humidity as an indicator of comfort. While many people are familiar with relative humidity, it ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Parts of the United States have gotten an early taste of summer ...

A recent stretch of warm and muggy weather has brought extreme heat to much of the United States, including here in the Sunshine State. All one has to do is turn on a newscast to hear a meteorologist ...