relative humidity
noun
: the ratio of the amount of water vapor actually present in the air to the greatest amount possible at the same temperature
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With near 100 percent relative humidity, patchy fog is again possible.
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A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
Temperatures have regularly reached into the mid-90s during this period, with sweltering periods of 100 percent relative humidity.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 July 2024
A day/night cycle was simulated, with 12 hours of darkness at 25 °C (77 °F) and either 60% or 90% relative humidity, followed by 12 hours of simulated sunlight at 35 °C (95 °F) and 30% humidity.
—New Atlas, 18 July 2024
This number is calculated using the air temperature and relative humidity.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 July 2024
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A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
Temperatures have regularly reached into the mid-90s during this period, with sweltering periods of 100 percent relative humidity.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 July 2024
A day/night cycle was simulated, with 12 hours of darkness at 25 °C (77 °F) and either 60% or 90% relative humidity, followed by 12 hours of simulated sunlight at 35 °C (95 °F) and 30% humidity.
—New Atlas, 18 July 2024
This number is calculated using the air temperature and relative humidity.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 July 2024
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“Relative humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relative%20humidity. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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